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Ask a Manager

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 657 ratings

Need expert advice on handling workplace dilemmas and dramas? Alison Green, founder of the popular website AskAManager.org, is here to help you resolve your toughest, most frustrating, or just plain weirdest work predicaments. Each week, she takes calls and talks directly with listeners about how to successfully tackle clueless coworkers, toxic bosses, impossible employees, crazy clients, and much more. Learn more at AskAManager.org and subscribe now!

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Episodes

My employee lied about a reference

March 27, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

An employee who lied to get a reference, avoiding hugs, and lots more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to say no to your boss

March 20, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Contrary to popular belief, you CAN say no to your boss -- as long as you do it the right way. Alison walks you through how to do it, what to say, and what not to say. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help! I work for a micromanager

March 13, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Is there a way to get a micromanaging boss to back off? Maybe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I saw an email I wasn’t supposed to see

March 06, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The hazards of having access to your boss's email, touchy-feely coworkers, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tone in Job Interviews

February 27, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

The power dynamics in job interviews can make job seekers overly deferential. Don't do it! Today we talk about nailing your tone in an interview. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My coworkers overshare -- and it gets really personal!

February 20, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Coworkers who tell you way more than you want to hear, references you didn't offer, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My coworker is unbearably negative

February 13, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Being around negative people who complain all the time can be exhausting, especially when they're a coworker and you're trapped in the office with them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My coworkers say my boss is in love with me

February 06, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Addressing problematic gossip from coworkers, negotiating salary when you get a written offer, a boss who freaks out when you're a few minutes late, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can I be a good manager?

January 30, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Being a good manager is hard, and managers often don’t get a lot of guidance. Our guest is a new-ish manager who wants to make sure she’s doing a good job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Wrong With Being Chilly at Work?

January 23, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Why should you have to be social with coworkers, managing two employees when one is much stronger than the other, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're All Awkward Creatures

January 16, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Alison talks with awkwardness expert Melissa Dahl about the things that make us cringe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Don't Want to Become the Office Secretary

January 09, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

When you're getting stuck with all the menial work, a rambling boss, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do I Start a New Job on the Right Foot?

January 02, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking and awkward. Here's everything you need to know about being the new person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Are They Now? Updates from Past Callers

December 26, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Questions about office holiday parties and gift-giving, and stories of times that office holiday celebrations went terribly wrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Mayhem at Work

December 19, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Questions about office holiday parties and gift-giving, and stories of times that office holiday celebrations went terribly wrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will I Ever Find a Job I Like?

December 12, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Will you ever find a job you like, what to do when you're asked to report on your boss, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weird World of Interviewing Teenagers

December 05, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

The principles that you use when you’re hiring adults don’t always work when you’re talking to teenagers. Alison talks with a summer camp owner who hires lots of teens about how interviewing teens is a whole different world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm the Boss and I Messed Up

November 28, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Recovering from a mistake as the boss, letting an employee change their mind about quitting, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Cope with a Work Problem You Can't Change

November 21, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

When you're stuck in a difficult situation at work and you don't have the power to change it, how do you hold on to your sanity?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Succeed at Work?

November 19, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Do you have to be a self-interested jerk to succeed at work, what you're supposed to talk about in one-on-ones, and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Office is Filthy (with Jolie Kerr)

November 14, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Jolie Kerr, of Ask a Clean Person, joins us to talk about cleaning at work: How much clutter in your office is too much? Why is the office microwave so gross? And much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Coworker Gets Away with Everything

November 12, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Dealing with a coworker who can do whatever she wants, leaving a career you love, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Team is Overworked - and I'm the Boss

November 07, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

You're a manager and your team is working way too much -- how can you get their overwork under control? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Boss Uses an Offensive Slur

November 05, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

A boss who uses an offensive slur, juggling job offers, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Work Gets Spooky

October 31, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

A special Halloween episode, where we talk about Halloween in the office – and hear from callers who have had spooky experiences at work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Boss is Burning Out

October 29, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

How to stop a boss from burning out, an employee who goes over your head, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My New Job Isn't What I Signed Up For

October 24, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

If your new job turns out to be different from what you thought you’d be doing, is there any saving the situation? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toilet Trouble

October 22, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Dealing with the office non-flusher, personality tests in hiring, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Boss is a Jerk to Me

October 17, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

If your boss is horrible to you -- but only you -- is there any way to fix it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm Drowning in Too Much Work

October 15, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

What to do if you're overworked, weird comments on weight loss, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People Say My Tone Sounds Mean

October 10, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Getting your tone right makes a huge difference in how you come across to people. Today’s guest is worried that her tone at work sounds too confrontational and is making people feel defensive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Coworker Sucks at Her Job

October 08, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

What's this? We're moving to two episodes a week. In this one, Alison tackles a bonanza of questions, including dealing with a coworker who can't do her job, an excessive apologizer, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Am I the Annoying Coworker?

October 03, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

We've all had annoying coworkers before -- and today's guest worries she might be the culprit! We investigate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Don't Have Enough Work

September 26, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Not having enough work to do can be incredibly boring and can make the work day really drag. Today’s guest finds herself chronically underworked. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yelling Boss

September 19, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

What can you do if you have a boss who yells? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm Bad at Taking Feedback

September 12, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Do you handle negative feedback poorly – get defensive, upset, or shut down? It can be hard to change your reaction, even if you want to. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Need More Confidence at Work

September 05, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

A lot of us struggle with worries that we’re not good enough at our jobs – and when things go wrong, it can feel like proof of that. Plus, if you struggle with confidence, sometimes that can bleed into the way you deal with coworkers too. Here's how to handle it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Can I Control My Emotions at Work?

August 29, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Part of being professional is keeping your emotions in check – but that doesn’t mean that you magically stop having them. Our guest is worried she has a habit of emotional outbursts at work and wants to try to stop them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evil HR Lady, Bedbugs at Work, and More

August 22, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Bedbugs at work, invasive interview questions, and bosses who can't stop emailing from vacations. Suzanne Lucas of Evil HR Lady joins us to help advise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Assistant Keeps Mothering Me

August 15, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

In the market for a mom? This week's guest has an assistant who can't stop mothering her colleagues Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm So Burned Out at Work

August 08, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

If you're exhausted and overwhelmed at work, how can you tell if it's fixable or not? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Want More Feedback

August 01, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

If your boss only praises you and never gives you any constructive criticism, that's not as nice as it might sound at first. Here's how to get useful feedback. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm the Boss's Daughter

July 25, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

What if you’re getting direction from two different people, and they’re not always telling you the same thing? And what if one of those people just happens to be your dad? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Talkative Intern

July 18, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

If your intern rambles on and on, is there a kind way to rein her in? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lazy Coworker - with Han and Matt

July 11, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

If you're friends with the office slacker, are you obligated to intervene? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Your Tone Right as the Boss

July 04, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

If you're the boss, people will pay a ton of attention to your tone. Here's how to get it right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Angry Coworker

June 27, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

What should you do when your coworker is angry, disruptive, and a little scary, and your employer isn't acting? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clingy Coworker

June 20, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

It can be awkward when a coworker you’ve become friends with wants a more intense friendship than you do. Our guest this week has a coworker who’s a little too clingy for her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Am I Showing Off at Work?

May 01, 2018 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This week's guest wants to show off at work, and is trying to figure out why and how to keep it under control.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Get Your Tone Right in Tricky Work Conversations

April 25, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Tone really matters when you're raising something awkward or tricky. This episode has a bunch of examples of how to get your tone right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests

Gretchen Rubin
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