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Afraid to Manage Your Staff Because You Know Too Much?

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Sometimes, the more you know about your staff’s personal lives, the harder it is to hold them accountable. In this podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss how challenging it can be to hold employees responsible for their work product, when you know too much about their challenges outside of work.

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#41: The Complacent Boss – My Crazy Office, Season 8

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Kathi and Katherine talk about a complacent boss on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice to an employee whose laid-back manager’s behavior is hurting the team’s morale and productivity. Then we address managers who have become complacent and consider what their motives might be.

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Remote Working Etiquette – During the Covid Pandemic

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We are all being ordered to work remotely. For those who are accustomed to working this way, it’s likely you’ve developed best practices. At the same time, even seasoned remote workers may have kids at home or pets who suddenly expect your attention 24/7. While some families have come together to shelter in place against the virus, […]

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#33: When A Coworker Derails Your Plans – My Crazy Office, Season 4

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Kathi and Katherine talk about sticking to your plan on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast. First we give advice about how to work with someone who is always changing the plan. Then we discuss people who cannot stick to plans.

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Screen Addiction: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 4

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Kathi and Katherine discuss screen addiction on this My Crazy Office Overtime episode. First we define what screen addiction is. Then we discuss how screen addiction affects our everyday lives and interpersonal relationships.

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