Category: Professionalism

#23 – Giving References: My Crazy Office, Season 3

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

First we give advice about how to give a job reference to someone whose work quality is not good.

Then we discuss what to do when a co-worker asks you to serve as a reference and you do not think very highly of them.

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#22 – Leaving A Job: My Crazy Office, Season 3

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

First we give advice about how to continue a job search after rejection.

Then we discuss how to let go of an employee who is stuck in a role.

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#21 – Boss Behavior: My Crazy Office, Season 3

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

First we give advice about how to cope with an absentee boss.

Then we discuss what do when romantic feelings towards an employer develop.

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#20 – Cultural Fit: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about cultural fit on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.
We were joined by guest John Mastrojohn – Chief Operating Officer of NHPCO.

In the beginning half of the podcast we address a question about shifting from a family-owned business to a corporate owned one.

In the second half, we have an open discussion about corporate culture.

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Hands Off Managers – 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 what to do when your boss does not address your growth plan.

Then we discuss what to do when you have a manager who purposely keeps you out of the communication loop.

Lastly, we talk about how to deal with a manager who withholds important information.

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#19 – Management Issues: My Crazy Office, Season 3

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

First we give advice about how a manager can deal with employees who do not make decisions on their own.

Then we discuss what to do when staff members do not work unless their manager is present.

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#18 – Shining Star Employees: My Crazy Office, Season 3

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

First we give advice to an employee who is accused of interfering with a star employee’s work.

Then we discuss how a star employee can succeed without threatening or alienating his or her colleagues.

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