Category: Introversion

Introverts Who Struggle With An Extroverted Workplace

On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine talk about introverts, and the challenges they face in the workplace. They start with a question from an introvert who must attend long meetings and worries that appearing checked out after a meeting could be interpreted as rude by his extroverted colleagues. Kathi and Katherine clarify some of the internal challenges of introverts and offer tips for handling delicate situations.

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Remote Working — Challenges and Benefits

Do you love remote working? Or do you yearn for time in the office? In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine examine the pluses and minuses of remote working. They start with a question from someone who has a new remote job and misses the camaraderie of office life. During the second part of the podcast, Kathi and Katherine consider those people who prefer remote working and have to go back to the office.

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#20: Interviewing for Introverts – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to an introvert who is interviewing with no success because their shyness thwarts self-promotion.

Then we discuss what a manager can do when a candidate with great credentials and references downplays their abilities and accomplishments.

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Competing Against Extroverts – Live Show: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine answer questions from a live My Crazy Office podcast show.

First we give advice about how to handle aggressive coworkers.

Then we discuss how introverts can succeed in the workplace.

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