Category: Management

#10: Tough vs Lenient Management – My Crazy Office, Season 6

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

First we give advice about how to be a tougher manager.

Then we discuss what to do if your company is too lenient.

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#8: The Martyr and The Slacker – My Crazy Office, Season 6

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

First we give advice to a manager dealing with an employee who overworks.

Then we discuss how to manage a slacker.

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#7: Feedback For Managers – My Crazy Office, Season 7

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

First we give advice to a manager whose behavior is viewed as sarcastic and demeaning by staff.

Then we discuss what to do if the people you manage see you as a pushover?

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Are You Working For a Narcissist?: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 6

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

How do you work for a narcissistic boss?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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#38: Flat Organizations vs Hierarchy- My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we discuss tips for managing co-workers when you work in a flat organization.

Then we discuss what happens when a company is too hierarchical.

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#37: Is Fear Holding You Back? – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we discuss how fear may hold you back from leaving your job.

Then we discuss which fear is holding you back professionally.

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#34: Best Of – How To Effectively Manage Staff – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we give advice about how to manage a difficult employee – especially if you are short on time.

Then we discuss how to make and take the time to effectively manage your staff.

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#28: Middleman & Managing Up – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we offer suggestions on managing the “middleman.”

Then we discuss tips for managing up.

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