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Are You Working in a Trustworthy Environment?

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One of the things that can be more difficult to establish when we work remotely or in hybrid situations is a feeling of trust. Because we can’t see each other, it’s harder to verify what is really going on. In this podcast, Kathi and Katherine examine the qualities of two kinds of work environments: Trustworthy […]

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Dealing with Uncertainty at Work

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The world is changing at a rapid pace. The pandemic shook up the way we do business, our work routines, and how we think about our lives. Add war, inflation, political unrest, and climate change, and you’ve got a lot of uncertainty. In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine offer concrete ways […]

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Should You Take That Promotion?

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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 […]

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We Hire for Skill and Pay for Personality

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It’s not enough to hire someone with the right skill set. You want to hire the right personality — for your company and the job. In this My Crazy Office episode, Kathi and Katherine discuss why personality, in the form of work ethic, professional behavior, and interpersonal skills, is what employers really pay for.

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Examine Your Behavior: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 9

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Kathi and Katherine continue with the theme of keeping the peace at work on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show. How can you examine your behavior in light of how it affects others? Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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#4: The Great Resignation – My Crazy Office, Season 9

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Kathi and Katherine talk about the Great Resignation on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice to someone who hasn’t resigned yet, but knows it’s time and is having difficulty staying focused at work. Then we consider what managers can do to keep their staff engaged if they sense […]

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The Importance of Not Being a Stressor for Other People: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 9

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Kathi and Katherine talk about stressors on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime show. What is the importance of not being a stressor for other people? Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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#3: Unrealistic Expectations – My Crazy Office, Season 9

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Kathi and Katherine talk about unrealistic expectations on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice to someone whose boss makes promises to clients that cause his staff to overwork themselves. Then we examine what a manager should do if they keep taking on demanding projects to keep the staff […]

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