My Crazy Office Confessions of an Occasional Mean Girl September 10, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Okay, I don’t like to admit it, but I’ve had my mean moments. I can be short-tempered with people — both men and women. I can roll my eyes if someone says something that I think is ridiculous. And there’s a type of person that “brings out my mean.” It’s usually a nice person who […] Read more »
meditation My Crazy Office What to do when business slows down July 30, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment It’s summertime, and for many industries that means that things happen at a slower pace. Decision makers take vacation, contracts stall, sales take longer to complete. The warmer days allow for more leisure, but the sluggish pace of doing business can be unnerving. Here are some ideas for keeping things fresh even if your office […] Read more »
My Crazy Office Podcast Episode 10: Bossy co-worker & contemptuous boss July 24, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Logan Medrano | Leave a Comment A bully co-worker can be really tough to handle. In this segment, Kathi and Katherine provide sympathy and tips when a listener asks how to handle a very bossy and intimidating colleague. They also advise an unhappy employee whose new boss treats everyone with contempt. Read more »
meditation My Crazy Office The Aftermath of Getting Angry at Work July 17, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Okay. I’ve done this and I’m guessing you have, too. I’ve lost my temper at work. In my case, it was a telephone company, and I ended up screaming at the technician who came to fix our system, which had broken down for the third time. I must say that he handled me beautifully. Still, […] Read more »
meditation My Crazy Office Cool anger works better than hot July 9, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Ever notice how irritating other people’s behavior can be in the heat of summer? When someone jumps in front of you in a line or pushes you into an elevator, or cuts you off in traffic, it can be very tempting to blow a fuse. Similarly, when someone acts in a rude, obnoxious or inconsiderate […] Read more »
Am I the Problem? meditation My Crazy Office Who is Getting Your Full Attention? June 14, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Ever notice how irritating other people’s behavior can be in the heat of summer? When someone jumps in front of you in a line or pushes you into an elevator, or cuts you off in traffic, it can be very tempting to blow a fuse. Similarly, when someone acts in a rude, obnoxious or inconsiderate […] Read more »
My Crazy Office Podcast Episode 9 – My Jealous Boss & Snooty Coworker June 12, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Logan Medrano | Leave a Comment Evan from the financial industry joins Kathi and Katherine as they offer sound advice to one person whose boss seems threatened by anyone smarter, and another listener asks how to let a snotty coworker dig their own grave. Read more »
My Crazy Office Are You a Morning Person? June 11, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Evan from the financial industry joins Kathi and Katherine as they offer sound advice to one person whose boss seems threatened by anyone smarter, and another listener asks how to let a snotty coworker dig their own grave. Read more »