Category: Recognition

Is Your Boss Afraid You Will Outshine Them?

Most bosses want you to do your job well, but some bosses may view your personal success as their loss. In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine examine a delicate situation: What can you do if your boss is afraid that you will outshine them? They start with a question from someone whose recent recognition for outstanding performance resulted in the boss becoming distant and uncooperative. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to detect if your boss fears being diminished by your success and what you can do about it.

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What’s Stopping You From Leaving Your Job?

Sometimes you know it’s time to leave a job but something holds you back from taking action. In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine explore the reasons why some people say they want to leave, but can’t take actions to go.

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Should You Take That Promotion?

Theoretically, any promotion should be a good promotion. But there are certain situations where promoting you may benefit management, but not be great for your career. In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine discuss which kinds of promotions you may not want to take, and how to say “no thank you,” without burning bridges.

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Ensuring Women’s Ideas Are Heard At Work: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about the recognition of women’s ideas and voices at work on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

How can you make sure women’s ideas are being heard and acknowledged in the workplace?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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#15: The Power of Face Time (Not the App) – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about face-to-face interaction on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee who wonders if they should go back into the office in order for their work to be recognized.

Then we discuss how a manager should engage in face-to-face interaction with their staff.

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#35: Credit – Giving and Getting It: My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we give advice to someone who did not properly get credited for a project at work.

Then we discuss the importance of giving credit in order to receive it.

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#26: Staff Engagement – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we give advice to a listener whose company launched a “happy campaign” involving dancing in staff meetings.

Then we give examples of ways to engage staff.

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#12: Praise – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we give advice on how to work for a boss who does not give praise or recognition.

Then we discuss how to navigate a corporate culture that does not give praise.

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