#22: Bottleneck Boss – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to someone whose current boss micromanages, creates a bottleneck and misses deadlines.

Then we discuss what a manager should do when they miss deadlines, frustrating their staff as a result.

#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.

Dreading Workplace Interaction Again?: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about dreading workplace interaction again on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

Are you not looking forward to seeing your co-workers in-person?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

#17: When Micromanagement Disheartens You – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to an employee whose boss micromanages their emails, leaving them feeling marginalized.

Then we discuss how a micromanaging boss can lessen their behavior.

The Value of Positive Reinforcement: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about positive reinforcement on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show.

What is the value of positive reinforcement and how can you integrate it into your life?

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

#14: Taking On Too Much Work – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about taking on too much work on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to someone who is so busy helping others at work that they have no time for their own projects.

Then we discuss how a manager should address an employee that ends up with too much work.

12: In-Person Conflict – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to someone who is irritated by their coworker’s behavior in the office.

Then we discuss how managers should handle tense interpersonal dynamics between staff.

#11: Complaining in the Workplace – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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

First we give advice to a manager who is struggling to oversee a skilled but chronically complaining employee.

Then we give advice to someone who feels unfairly labeled as the “complainer” at work.