Is Going Over Your Boss’s Head a Mistake?

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine investigate a challenging situation: What do you do if you get fired before you quit a job that you don’t like? They start with a question from someone who worked at a job they didn’t like for 4 years, only to suddenly get fired. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to handle the emotional and practical ramifications of being terminated before you’re ready.

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine explore an interesting dynamic that can arise in the workplace – Does your hard work threaten others? They start with a question from someone who is a top performer but finds that her style of working hard alienates her colleagues and brands her as a know-it-all. Kathi and Katherine offer proven techniques for how hard workers can become less threatening and more respected by their colleagues.

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine discuss a common phenomenon for many people as they anticipate going back to work: the Sunday Scaries. They start with a question from someone who recently received a significant promotion, likes the new job, but gets extremely anxious every Sunday. Kathi and Katherine explore what causes Sunday Scaries and what you can do to manage this condition.

In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine tackle a common but challenging situation: What do you do when your old boss leaves, and you don’t like your new boss? They start with a question from someone who recently got a new manager who communicates in a harsh and hurtful manner compared to the previous manager. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to manage up when you get a new boss who you don’t like.

On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss a literally hot topic: sex in the office. They start with a question from a manager who realizes that two of his employees are having a romantic relationship and wonders what the repercussions might be. Kathi and Katherine explore HR concerns about office romances and how to address them.

In this My Crazy Office episode, Kath and Katherine ask an important question: Are you tired of being the Fixer at work? (By Fixer, they mean the person who solves everyone else’s problems). They start with a question from someone who plays the role of Fixer at their company and now feels burnt out and exhausted. Kathi and Katherine consider why it’s often appealing to be a Fixer, and how to break out of this role if it starts to consume your life.

In this MCO podcast, Kathi and Katherine cover a hot topic – Does your boss ask you to lie? If so, what can you do? They start with a question from someone whose boss always promises clients unrealistic deadlines and budgets, then insists that the project manager keep lying to the client until it’s too late. Kathi and Katherine discuss what your options are for managing this kind of difficult situation. Does your boss ask you to lie? Listen here.

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss whether going over your boss’s head is a mistake. They start with a question from someone who brought a great idea to her boss’s boss, only to have her direct boss become furious with her for going over his head.  Kathi and Katherine discuss how to navigate these sticky situations and when it might be understandable to go over your boss’s head.

Even if you’ve outgrown your current job, fear of the unknown can make it hard to leave. In this podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss why it can be hard to leave a job, even when you know you want out. They start with a question from someone who’s been at the same job for 10 years, knows it’s time to go, but can’t take any steps to get out. Kathi and Katherine discuss the internal obstacles to leaving a job and how to address them.

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine explore something that they hope will benefit any manager listening to the podcast: How to be a beloved boss. They start with a question from someone who was recently promoted to manager but does not know how to be a good boss. Like many of you listening, this individual only knows what not to do — because of their own negative boss experiences. Kathi offers proven tips for becoming the kind of boss that your employees care about and work hard for.