Category: Threat

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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#11: Threats – My Crazy Office, Season 5

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

First we give advice on how to deal with a boss who feels threatened by you.

Then we discuss how to handle a coworker who feels threatened.

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#41 – Feeling Threatened or Threatening Others: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about receiving or giving threatening behavior on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to work with a boss who feels threatened by you.

Then we have a discussion about times where we have felt threatened by a colleague or threatened another person ourselves.

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