Do You Hate Networking?

On this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine talk about a topic that many people hate: networking. They start with a question from someone who loves their job, but knows that in order to get promoted they need to network. Kathi and Katherine talk about all the ways to network, and how to move through networking resistant.

Afraid to Speak Up at Work?

On this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine talk about an important skill in the workplace — the ability to speak up. They start with a question from someone who recently got promoted to a more visible position but finds it difficult to speak up at meetings or on client calls. Kathi and Katherine consider what stops people from speaking up, and offer tips to develop this crucial skill.

Forgotten How to be Social at Work?

As the pandemic morphs into an endemic, many remote workers are being asked to return to the office — some are less excited about it than others. In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine ask the question, “Have you forgotten how to be social at work?” If so, here’s what you can do about it.

We Hire for Skill and Pay for Personality

It’s not enough to hire someone with the right skill set. You want to hire the right personality — for your company and the job. In this My Crazy Office episode, Kathi and Katherine discuss why personality, in the form of work ethic, professional behavior, and interpersonal skills, is what employers really pay for.

Dreading Workplace Interaction Again?: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about dreading workplace interaction again on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

Are you not looking forward to seeing your co-workers in-person?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

12: In-Person Conflict – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to someone who is irritated by their coworker’s behavior in the office.

Then we discuss how managers should handle tense interpersonal dynamics between staff.

Getting Along With People You Don’t Like: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 7

Kathi and Katherine talk about getting along on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

How do you get along with people you don’t like at work?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

Small Talk: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 6

Kathi and Katherine talk about small talk on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

How should you engage in small talk at work?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.