Cubicle Confidential

In this episode, Chris and Tim offer advice on collaborating with co-workers from around the globe. The hosts discuss a resource for assessing and developing “cultural competence.”  Are you a Gemini? You are if you like great food served in a comfortable, welcoming setting!

Segments in this episode

• Defending or Offending in St Paul - "How do I help a non-assertive co-worker without playing into a stereotype?”
• Fishing for Sponsors: Gemini is fabulous American restaurant in Chicago's beautiful and historic Lincoln Park neighborhood. Chris heads there to enjoy a juicy steak or grab a burger while relaxing at the bar. Learn more at www.GeminiChicago.com
• A Dream Team in Dallas - "How do I break the ice with my new, multi-national team?"
• The Gist: “Cultural Competence: The Nuts & Bolts of Diversity & Inclusion” by Mercedes Martin and Billy Vaughn from Diversity Officer Magazine

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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Tune in to hear Chris and Tim help listeners navigate the sense and sensibility of eating at the office and weigh the risks and rewards of drinking with clients. Is there a new sponsor on the horizon? Only time will tell …

Segments in this episode

• Flabbergassed in Baltimore - “The new girl is stinking up our office!”
• Fishing for Sponsors: Freeze-dried crunchy bears? The Exotic Snack Guys scour international marketplaces for unique and limited items! Check them out at www.ExoticSnackGuys.com
• Three Sheets to the Wind in Phoenix - “Trying to close a deal with a client that likes to imbibe”
• The Gist: “12 Do’s and Don’ts for Drinking with Clients” by Andrew Seale

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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How do you deal with a little old lady who happens to be a liar and a slacker and a favorite of the owner?  Can you advance as the nice guy at a firm full of cut-throat alphas?  In this episode Chris and Tim share advice for dealing with office a-holes.

Segments in this episode

• Sweet Old Lady My Ass in Omaha - “She’s a total jerk but the owners love her!”
• Nice Guys Don’t Even Get in the Race in Boston - “I need to be an asshole to get promoted?”
• The Gist: “5 Proven Tactics For Dealing With Jerks At Work” by MeiMei Fox

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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This week Chris and Tim give tips on starting a job search and navigating changes to the work from home policy. We also talk through some practical advice for a smooth re-entry after a vacation.

Segments in this episode

• Frozen in Place in Pasadena - “I’m done with my job but can’t get past my fear of leaving!”
• Tag, I’m IT in Wichita - “Help! My office is about to end our work-from-home policy.”
• The Gist: “Going Back To Work After A Vacation: 5 Tips” by Beth Braccio Hering

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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In this episode we wade into the waters of the grumps, the grumblers, the bellyachers and malcontents. Chris and Tim offer advice on dealing with whining in the workplace and share takeaways from an article on dealing with chronic complainers.

Segments in this episode

• Flabbergast In Fremont … "OMG, my new staff person just asked for an easier assignment!”
• STFU in Jeff City - "My neighbor in the office complains about everything and everyone!"
• The Gist: “6 Ways To Deal With Chronic Complainers” by Gwen Moran

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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This week we hear from listeners struggling to toe the company line when they have reservations about the products they’re asked to sell. Tune in to hear Chris and Tim discuss navigating company misfires and reflect on some epic marketing fails.

Segments in this episode

• Electrifying Bad in White Plains … “Our dealership just got the new EV and it sucks!”
• No Tips if you Do, No Job if you Don’t in Geneva “What if our lunch special isn’t so special?”
• RIP: New Coke and the American Airlines AAirpass

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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Tune in to hear Chris and Tim discuss “Lessons in Strategery Part Two.”  You’ll understand the title when you hear the podcast.

These next two weeks will be a little different here at Cubicle Confidential. Tim McClure, the owner of Blue Oak Consulting LLC will be the substitute co-host with Chris De Santis while Mary wraps up a very busy year at her firm Careerstone Group.

While Mary will be missed, all is not lost.  We’re going to take this opportunity to learn about strategy, a topic Chris find interesting but knows little about it, luckily Tim does, and he’s got stories to prove it.

Tune in to hear Chris and Tim discuss “Lessons in Strategery Part One and Two.”  You’ll understand the title when you hear the podcast. 

We’re here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us: [email protected] or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...

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These next two weeks will be a little different here at Cubicle Confidential. Tim McClure, the owner of Blue Oak Consulting LLC will be the substitute co-host with Chris De Santis while Mary wraps up a very busy year at her firm Careerstone Group.

While Mary will be missed, all is not lost.  We’re going to take this opportunity to learn about strategy, a topic Chris find interesting but knows little about it, luckily Tim does, and he’s got stories to prove it.

Tune in to hear Chris and Tim discuss “Lessons in Strategery Part One and Two.”  You’ll understand the title when you hear the podcast. 

We’re here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us: [email protected] or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...

Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!

During a recent Managing Up presentation, Mary received some questions about dealing with a variety of bosses. She thought it would be fun to get Chris’ input on them, too!

Tune into this week’s episode to learn how to work with an impulsive boss, ask for help when you’re spread too thin, share your achievements with your manager, and so much more!

We’re here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us at: [email protected] or tweet us at @cubicleconfide1.  All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...

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This week we hear from a listener trying to figure out how to select a candidate for a promotion, one seeking to climb the corporate ladder, and another one who realized their new role isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Tune in to hear Mary and Chris’ advice surrounding giving promotions and getting promoted!

King Solomon’s Redux in Virginia has two perfectly suited candidates for a promotion but only one slot. They’re both outstanding at managing their respective retail stores and this promotion will elevate one to regional manager. Beyond filling the regional manager slot with a qualified candidate, they’re also tasked with adding more diversity to the management cadre. How can they keep both of these fantastic performers while only promoting one? 

Do This Not That in Texas works for a retail chain and excels in product placement when stocking shelves.  They’ve increased sales by 10-15% on certain products based solely on where they put them. Unfortunately, their manager never gives them the credit they deserve. Being at the bottom rung of the ladder, how can they get the attention of senior management and supercharge their career?

Charles Doesn’t Want To Be In Charge in Spokane just got promoted and discovered they HATE managing other people. They’re tired of dealing with their scheduling needs, questions, and sucking up. This clearly isn’t the job for them, but the pay is significantly better. They’d much prefer to just do their old job. Is there any way they can make this work or should they just look for a new job that pays the same without the added responsibilities?

We’re here to help you succeed! Send us your workplace dilemmas or career questions. Email us: at [email protected] or tweet us: at @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...

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