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The Importance of Praise

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This is a stressful time. As we continue to live with uncertainty, nerves can fray, hope can turn to fear, and disappointment can turn to deep sadness and depression. As the weeks of our pandemic quarantine pass, our initial response of being on our best behavior may be giving way to more normal reactions to work annoyances […]

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Remote Working Etiquette – During the Covid Pandemic

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We are all being ordered to work remotely. For those who are accustomed to working this way, it’s likely you’ve developed best practices. At the same time, even seasoned remote workers may have kids at home or pets who suddenly expect your attention 24/7. While some families have come together to shelter in place against the virus, […]

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The Best Leadership Tactics for Getting Through the Covid 19 Crisis

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You may be the leader of a large organization, the executive director of a nonprofit, the manager of a team, the owner of a business with a few staff, or the sole proprietor of a small business.  It does not matter how many people directly report to you. At this time, we are all called […]

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#10: Family Work Ties – My Crazy Office, Season 7

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Kathi and Katherine talk about family work ties on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice to an employee who has been doing the work of an incompetent family hire. Then we discuss how to manage an employee who is related to a senior executive at work.

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#9: Hard To Read – My Crazy Office, Season 7

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Kathi and Katherine talk about hard to read bosses on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we discuss what to do when you have a boss who is difficult to read. Then we examine what managers can do to encourage ideas at meetings.

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Are You A Mean Girl Or Guy?: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 7

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Kathi and Katherine talk about mean people at work on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show. Are you a mean girl or guy at work? Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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#7: Bad Review – My Crazy Office, Season 7

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Kathi and Katherine talk about bad reviews on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice to someone who just received their first bad review at work. Then we ask are you a manager afraid to give a bad review, even when it’s warranted?

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