My Crazy Office It’s warmer outside…Get moving! April 11, 2011 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Okay, no more excuses. As the cold and frost move out, it’s time for exercise to move in. We know. You’re too busy to exercise. Sure. That’s why you spend HOURS watching tv, playing video games, and tweeting. Exercise doesn’t have to take long — 15 to 20 minutes a day — and it’s the […] Read more » exercise katherine crowley release stress at work restore your energy unhooking working with you is killing me
Am I the Problem? My Crazy Office Email? Text? Phone? I’m totally confused March 15, 2011 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment In our multi-device culture, I get confused trying to figure out how to communicate in a way that other people will see and respond. Read more » communication email facebook how to get a response katherine crowley text working for you isn't working for me working with you is killing me
My Crazy Office Hysterical/Historical March 8, 2011 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re feeling hysterical, it’s probably historical?” It’s one of my favorite sayings in the world because it’s often so true. Think about it… when someone interrupts you during a meeting and you suddenly want to punch that person’s lights out – is it really because of that one […] Read more »
Am I the Problem? My Crazy Office The Kindness of Strangers January 14, 2011 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | 5 Comments on The Kindness of Strangers Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a penchant for leaving and losing things: Keys, wallets, planners, phones, gloves, hats, shoes, purses, brief cases, even suitcases. This ongoing, irritating habit of mine has given me a gift... Read more » human interest story katherine says kindness losing my stuff psychology what people teach me
My Crazy Office Are You Listening? November 10, 2010 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment I just read an article that sites good listening as a key skill for effective managers. While the premise is valuable, the article lacked specific examples of how to listen. And that, in my experience, is the problem. How does one learn to be a good listener? Where is that taught? When I got my […] Read more »
Am I the Problem? My Crazy Office About interpersonal triangles at work November 3, 2010 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | 1 Comment on About interpersonal triangles at work Interpersonal triangles are common and very easy to fall into at work, but they have very little value and usually get the third party in trouble. Here are some examples of what to watch out for and how to step away. Read more »
My Crazy Office Rain Man October 1, 2010 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment I love New York Taxi drivers. They always teach me something. This morning it was about where my focus should really be. Read more » commuting gratitude psychology rain relationships taxi drivers