A grudge is defined as "deep-seated animosity or ill-feeling toward someone or something." We can develop this feeling when someone says or does something that hurts us or they receive something we feel we should have gotten.

That happens to us almost every day in the workplace.

At work we're each trying to get our needs met – for approval, for achievement, for social interaction – while also working to accomplish the goals of the business. When we accept a job and the role of employee we accept that the goals of the business are more important than our personal goals during the time we're at work. That's the nature of teamwork – that we all agree to pull in the same direction.