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Job Hunting in Uncertain Times

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In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine talk about job hunting in uncertain times. They start by posing a general question that they’ve been hearing from several My Crazy Office podcast listeners: My industry is changing and there seem to be fewer jobs. What do I do? Kathi and Katherine discuss what you […]

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A Change in Tone — Please Listen

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In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine want to hear from YOU. Political events don’t always affect business, but with this new administration, many federal agencies and the companies that deal with them are in flux. Loss of funding, elimination of jobs, banning of DEI, potential tariffs on imported goods, and plans […]

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My Psycho Boss

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On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine address a hot topic: How to handle a psycho boss. They start with a question from someone who recently took a new job that is both challenging and rewarding. The new boss started out supportive and encouraging, but recently revealed another side – hypercritical, erratic and […]

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Are You Dealing with a Sacred Cow?

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On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine talk about a very challenging kind of boss — The Sacred Cow. They start with a question from someone whose company CEO recently hired a close friend into the COO position. This individual seems friendly, but lacks the experience and skills to do the job. Kathi […]

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Freezing Up at Meetings?

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On this, My Crazy Office Podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss a very real challenge for some people at work — Freezing at meetings. They start with a question from someone who’s recently been promoted to a managerial position and finds himself freezing at important meetings where he should be making a positive impression. Kathi and […]

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Working with a Sacred Cow

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On this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine discuss how to handle a very challenging kind of employee — the Sacred Cow. They start with a question from someone who recently began working at a corporate research company. He needs the assistance of a long-time employee to do his job, but that person […]

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The Importance of Leaving a Job Well

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Kathi and Katherine discuss the importance of leaving a job well — even if it’s a job you don’t like. They share a story from someone who was able to leave a job (and a company) he hated on good terms, and ultimately experienced very positive results.

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What’s Stopping You From Leaving Your Job?

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Sometimes you know it’s time to leave a job but something holds you back from taking action. In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine explore the reasons why some people say they want to leave, but can’t take actions to go.

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