Weekly Advice for the Working Stiff: Having problems with people at work? Does your boss suck? Do your co-workers drive you crazy? Tim McClure and Chris DeSantis are here to help. Each week Tim and Chris take on your most outrageous workplace questions and concerns. Their advice is sometimes spot-on, sometimes salty, and sometimes funny. (Funny, as in “haha” not as in “I’m funny how? I mean funny like I’m a clown? I amuse you? I make you laugh?”) They’re good guys, not Goodfellas.
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: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
7/24/24 • 33:01
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: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
7/18/24 • 33:39
“Oops you made a mistake, that’s all … and making mistakes is never fun” was a jingle from a decades-old cartoon series. Truer words were never sung. Blunder … error … gaffe … mis-step … oversight … blooper … many terms share that singular, sinking feeling when you realize you messed up in a big way. We help listeners own up and make amends when things go awry at the office. Jack shares the story of an impromptu acoustic performance that saved a concert waylaid by technical difficulties.Segments in this episode:Not Ticking all the Boxes in Vancouver – “We shipped a large order to an overseas customer and I just realized I sent the wrong stuff!”They’re all Johns in Indiana - “OMG … I told the wrong John Smith he’d been promoted and given a raise.”The Gist: “How to Apologize for a Mistake Professionally” by Genevieve Northup, MBA, SHRM-CP, HCI-SPTD as posted on Indeed.comWe 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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
7/10/24 • 32:50
Leading a high-profile initiative can be daunting … even more so when you’re coordinating team members scattered around the globe. We help listeners tasked with getting the job done while navigating different languages, cultures and work styles. In honor of July 4th, the Cubicle Crew reminisces about the magic of fireworks.Segments in this episode:We’re Not in Kansas Anymore - “Help! I’m about to lead a global initiative and this will be my first time traveling outside the U.S.”Here, There and Everywhere in New York- “I have real concerns about coordinating a virtual team … these people are based in 17 different countries!”This Week in Pyrotechnics: A bottle rocket is a small firework made of a cylindrical case filled with combustible material, attached to a guiding stick. The stick can be placed in a bottle or other vessel to help control the rocket's launch direction. Bottle rockets can be dangerous and are considered unguided missiles that can travel at speeds of almost 200 miles per hour. These characteristics appeal to Jack and Tim; Chris … not so much.The Gist: “Top 10 Tips For Managing Multicultural Teams” by Mursal Hedayat (accessed via Chatterbox.com and originally published on Forbes.com)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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
7/3/24 • 33:01
As the saying goes, “Life unfolds at the office.” Feeling sad or down is a normal reaction to disappointing or difficult times. But when a low mood stretches from days to weeks it can be difficult to sleep, think or work. If you feel depressed, take the first step by talking to a mental health professional, your doctor, a friend or loved one. This week we hear from a listener reluctant to disclosure his struggles even as they impact his performance. Another listener expresses concern for a colleague whose cheerful disposition might be a façade.Segments in this episodeDown But Not Out In Madison - "I’m depressed and finding it hard to work, should I tell someone at my office or just wait for it to pass?”Faking Joy In Seattle - "My co-worker is pretending to be happy but I can tell it’s an act … what should I do?”The Gist: “Depression Attacks: 8 Steps To Cope With Sudden Depression And Anxiety” medically reviewed by Julie Dodson, MA as posted on BetterHelp.comWe 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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
6/26/24 • 32:00
A new title, more responsibility, better pay and perhaps a little prestige … what could be bad about getting promoted? This week we help listeners grappling with the complexities and consequences of “moving on up” the corporate ladder. Chris probes Tim about his quasi-agrarian roots.Segments in this episode:Down About Moving Up In Bloomfield - “I got promoted and now my work friends are giving me a hard time”Up For Grabs In Chattanooga – “I’m one of four vying for two promotions, how should I rate my competition during our 360 review process?”The Gist: “Explaining Game Theory” – the Cubicle Crew introduces this branch of behavioral economics. Is it possible to predict the way two or more seemingly-competing parties will act in a given situation? Would you make the choice that most benefits you, or cooperate to maximize outcomes for all?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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
6/19/24 • 33:17
Honesty is the best policy, but … the early bird gets the worm. Which idiom can save a listener from being an idiot? Next, an honest mistake does real harm … how to handle damage control when you unwittingly spill the tea about a job change. Is it just me, or has tipping gotten more complicated? Plus, a wild and wonderful tale from Wildwood.Segments in this episode:A Wasted Opportunity in Omaha - “If the boss is drunk, thinks you’re someone else, and offers you a high profile project, do you accept?”Spilling the Beans in Bakerfield - “I congratulated a client on his new job in front of his bosses who didn’t know he was leaving”The Gist: “How to Handle Social Gaffes at Work” from Monster.comWe 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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
6/12/24 • 39:14
This week we help listeners master the mid-day meal: one wants in on the action, while another wrestles with the cost of lavish lunching. Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Reflections on different types of lies. Segments in this episode:Not Clicking with the Clique in Chicago - “How do I crack the boy’s club at lunch?”Food for Thought in New York City - “Eating out with my boss is costing me a fortune!”The Gist: “Do You Believe In White Lies?” by Barbara Field (from VeryWellMind.com)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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
6/5/24 • 35:36
What to do when work travel gets awkward? How to deflect when another couple wants to join your vacation. How to navigate a work trip when teammates become roommates. Chris reflects on his time as an instructor at a school for new consultants and the classical motif puer mingens makes a surprise appearance.Segments in this episodeTwo’s Company, Four’s a Crowd in Cleveland - "I am taking my girlfriend to Europe and my work pal wants to make it a double date”Budding Bedroom Blues in Las Vegas - "Good news: I get to go to Las Vegas for work. Bad news: I have to bunk with a co-worker.”The Gist: “How to Travel with Someone Whom You Don’t Like” by Jessica Jazz (What a cool name!) as posted on Medium.comWe 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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
5/29/24 • 34:22
Religion … money … politics … in the modern workplace almost no subject is off limits. This week we help a listener in Texas do the two-step when his new teammates talk politics. The Gaylord hotel, the Curse of Knowledge and the toppling trees of the biosphere are a few more ingredients in this week’s stew.Segments in this episode:Damned if You Do, Damning if You Don’t in Lubbock - “My new coworkers talk politics all day … do I dare reveal myself as being on the other side of the aisle?”Chris shares his “A-E-I-O-U” framework for enabling productive engagement and fostering genuine dialogueThe Gist: “How to Change Someone’s Mind” by Katy Scott as posted on INSEAD.edu. This though-provoking piece references “1,001 and One Nights” and Scheherazade’s psychological judo.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.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
5/22/24 • 33:33
This week we help listeners shake up the status quo. What to do when your comp doesn’t match your contribution to the business? Next, how to start a job change when you think you’ve found some greener grass. In honor of Mother’s Day: Chris, Tim and Jack share memories of traditions both old and new. Science Corner: Butler’s Law of Conservation of Self-esteem.Segments in this episode:Hacked or Hacked Off in New Jersey - “My boss is trying to commandeer my commission”Word of the day: An adjective … 11-letters … meaning “next to last” (but in the common vernacular often used incorrectly as a synonym for “last”)Angling for a Dream Job in Memphis - “How do I land a position with one of our vendors?”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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
5/15/24 • 30:12
Given the transient and mobile nature of the modern workforce, is poaching an ethical dilemma or a smart sourcing strategy? We help a restaurant owner contemplate countermeasures when an upscale rival raids his roster. Next, Chris and Tim help a consultant calm the waters when he is accused of aiding and abetting a defection. Also, a spirited point-counterpoint on the concept of “brunch” and a few confessions about runny eggs.Segments in this episode:Dine and Dash in Austin - “The restaurant up the road is swiping my servers”Scrambled not Poached in Spartanburg - “My client thinks I pilfered his people”The Gist: “The Ethics & Etiquette of Employee Poaching ” by Cherone Duggan (Workable.com)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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
5/8/24 • 35:39
Tim’s much-maligned reference shelf includes the American Heritage dictionary which defines a crush as: “a usually temporary infatuation.” This week we help listeners work through the twists and turns of office obsessions. Chris waxes poetic about the rotary phone and the dating scene at Illinois Bell. Plus: back by popular demand – the word of the day!Segments in this episode2Good 2Be 4Gotten in Tulsa- "My boss is hot. Can I? Should I? How do I?”Word of the day: A noun … 10-letters … defined as “the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous pattern” … can you guess the word?Daddy Issues in Des Moines - "We are dealing with a perilous paternal paradox”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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
5/1/24 • 33:05
Sometimes it’s hard to stand out from the crowd, sometimes it’s hard to hide. We help listeners chart a course into -- and out of – the spotlight. Plus: an apology to Sean Evans, the “pretend agent” that launched a career, and the all-too-common confusion around Patrick Stewart and Patrick Swayze.Segments in this episode:TV NV in NYC - “I want an internship but I’m not in Kansas anymore”Kitemath is an award-winning design team specializing in corporate communications. They work across media to solve problems and help companies connect with their employees, consumers and other key audiences. We thank Chris and Jen for designing our new logo. Learn more about this amazing firm and the high-impact work they do at Kitemath.com.It’s Funny until someone Dies in Pittsburgh - “OMG, I emailed a carton about a stupid boss to my stupid boss”The Gist: “5 Ways to Make a Lasting Impression” by Jeff Vijungco from TheMuse.comWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
4/24/24 • 32:36
Recreational marijuana is all the buzz but what happens when Mary Jane dances a little too close to the office? We explore the complicated tapestry of state law, company policy and individual liberty. Is pot the new alcohol or is it a little more complicated? On a completely unrelated topic … Chris, Tim and Jack talk about their favorite binge-worthy snacks. Segments in this episodeTaking the High Road in Durham - “I saw my employee smoking a joint!”Purely Hypothetical Scenario: If – for whatever reason – you suddenly get the munchies, what is your go-to snack?Dazed and Confused in Vancouver - “My staff wants a new kind of office party”The Gist: “Marijuana in the Workplace … How to Craft an HR Policy” as published by HSIWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
4/17/24 • 42:26
When does a stretch goal become a fool’s errand? This week listeners share their challenges with unrealistic expectations both foreign (from a client) and domestic (from the boss). Chris shares one of his favorite tools for assessing personality types and channels his inner Ross Perot.Segments in this episodeBaffled in the Bay Area - “S.O.S., the boss is setting beyond-audacious growth targets!”Fishing for Sponsors: DiSC® is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace. Learn more at DiSCProfile.comDoing the Hustle in Houston - “My client’s fake deadlines are causing real problems”The Gist: “10 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Customers ” by Skye SchooleyWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
4/10/24 • 34:23
Intelligensia Artificialis is not a real phrase but it should be. We tackle two takes on the omnipresent A.I. system, Chat GPT. How can a freelance writer stay relevant? If you find time in your day, should you ask for more work (or just play)? We close with a quick tour of A.I. trends for 2024. Bonus quiz: what do acoustic guitar, snail mail and cloth diaper have in common?Segments in this episodeMan vs. Machine in Philly - "How can I keep A.I. from taking my writing gigs?”Fishing for Sponsors: Back by popular demand … a live, on-air taste test of spicy gummies from Pakistan, made possible by our friends at ExoticSnackGuys.comHAL’s the Word in Hartford - "Chat GPT cut my writing time in half, should I ask for more work?"The Gist: “Will A.I. Take Your Job? Fear of A.I. and Trends for 2024” by Kazimierz RajnerowiczWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
4/3/24 • 37:51
What to do when a co-worker’s pride and joy becomes your noisy nemesis? A cry for help as the office devolves into a petting zoo. In a first for the podcast, we help two listeners from the same company! Plus, an homage to a dark chocolate-enrobed peppermint confection.Segments in this episodeHound from Hell in Accounting - “How do I handle this furry miscreant?”An interlude: waxing poetic about the York Peppermint Patty (and the other Peppermint Patty)To Hell with this Menagerie in Accounting - “The office looks and smells like Noah’s Ark”The Gist: “How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office” by Julie Thompson from Business.comWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
3/27/24 • 33:33
Sharing the gym – and the locker room – with coworkers can lead to some uncomfortable encounters! Tune in to hear Chris and Tim help listeners avoid pulling a hamstring when access to amenities gets awkward.Segments in this episodeExorcised in LA - “My boomer boss wants me to be his workout buddy”Fishing for Sponsors: The StopAlong serves impressive pizza, burgers and more! The Wicker Park and Logan Square locations are both walking distance from Tim’s house … how great is that? Check out the menu www.TheStopAlong.comMy Private Parts Stay Private in Jersey - “I’m the only one wearing a towel in the company locker room”The Gist: “Amenity Downsides: When an Employee Shower Becomes a Liability” by Peak Construction (Rosemont, IL)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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com, tweet us: @cubicleconfide1 and connect with us on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
3/20/24 • 30:40
Did you know the number one fear in America is glossophopia? Chris and Tim help a listener manage their high anxiety. Next, they discuss how to tap the brakes on an unreserved rookie without crushing his spirit.Segments in this episodeNaked Below the Waist in Boston - “I am so nervous about presenting to senior management”Fishing for Sponsors: A live, on-air taste test of banana candies from Serbia and Croatia, made possible by our friends at The Exotic Snack GuysLoud and Proud in Savannah - “The new kid is sharp but chimes in early and often”The Gist: “America’s Top 7 Phobias” by Dr. Kathryn Soule, Anxiety SpecialistWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
3/13/24 • 35:25
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 episodeDefending 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.comA 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 MagazineWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
3/6/24 • 34:24
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 episodeFlabbergassed 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.comThree 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 SealeWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
2/28/24 • 32:09
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 episodeSweet 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 FoxWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
2/21/24 • 32:03
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 episodeFrozen 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 HeringWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
2/14/24 • 31:36
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 episodeFlabbergast 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 MoranWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
2/7/24 • 30:50
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 episodeElectrifying 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 AAirpassWe 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.Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
1/31/24 • 31:46
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: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
1/10/24 • 33:25
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: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
1/3/24 • 33:25
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: info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us at @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
12/20/23 • 32:00
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 info@cubicleconfidential.com or tweet us: at @cubicleconfide1. All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent...Thanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!
12/13/23 • 33:16
