Is Your Co-Worker a Suck Up?

On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine address a familiar challenge to many individuals at work: What do you do if your co-worker is a suck-up? By “suck up” they mean someone who constantly does and says things to flatter and impress the boss. Kathi and Katherine start with a question from someone who recently got promoted, only to discover that her new co-worker spends most of his time sucking up to the manager that they both report to.

#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.

#41: Playing The Hero – My Crazy Office, Season 4

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

First we give advice to someone whose boss constantly leans on them to cover for him, even when there are other employees who can pitch in.

Then we discuss what you can do when you feel like you’re the only one who does all the work.

Your Work Doesn’t Speak For Itself: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about self-advocacy on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime episode.

How can you advocate for yourself at work and make sure you are being seen?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.