Category: Boss

#11: Threats – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about threats on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice on how to deal with a boss who feels threatened by you.

Then we discuss how to handle a coworker who feels threatened.

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#6 Neediness In The Workplace – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about neediness in the workplace on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee who’s boss needs constant attention.

Then we discuss how to manage a needy co-worker or colleague.

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#2: Negotiating Techniques – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about negotiating techniques on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee negotiating a job offer.

Then we discuss interviewing techniques.

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#30: When HR Doesn’t Protect You – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about human resources on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee dealing with the negative backlash of reporting a workplace incident.

Then we discuss what you can and cannot go to your HR department for.

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#28: The Multiple Personality Boss & The Chronic Critic – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about personalities and criticism on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee struggling with the very different personalities of their boss.

Then we discuss how to work with a chronic critic.

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The Exploder: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about the workplace exploder on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime episode.

What are the signs and symptoms of an “exploder?”

How should you deal with an angry boss or coworker that goes from 0 to 100 in a matter of seconds? Listen here.

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#23: Unsolicited Feedback – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about feedback this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to handle a boss that gives unsolicited feedback.

Then we discuss what makes feedback constructive or un-constructive.

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#21: Loyalty & Fear – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about loyalty in the workplace on this week’s My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to deal with a boss that uses loyalty as a means of power and control.

Then we discuss the various ways in which bullying presents itself at work.

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