Cubicle Confidential

Plot twist! Mary is keeping Chris on his toes by giving him the title of the episode without sharing the questions with him in advance – leaving him no time to prepare.

How annoying is that?!

In this e…

Leading Less is More Like it in Lubbock (Part Two) has just been promoted to manager but they don’t actually want to lead or manage anyone. They’re now “leading” a team of seven people. Their philoso…

Is there a difference between being a manager and a leader?

We tend to use them synonymously, but they’re not the same! Managers tend to be in the work and leaders are more of the work. But great mana…

How do you feel when you hear the phrase “performance feedback?” If that makes a chill run down your spine, you’re not alone.

This week, we hear from listeners who are grieving over giving or receivin…

We’re talking all about faux pas…and not the funny fashion kind (no socks and sandals here, folks, sorry!)

Have you ever said something you wish you could take back the second it slips out of your mou…

Money, money, money must be funny in the rich man's world!

One very eager listener, Confounded with Comp in Canada, is interested in maximizing their money at work. Tune in to learn how to:

• Negotiate a…

We all want to be in the know but when does having too much information become paralyzing?

This week, we’re hearing from listeners who feel like ignorance would be bliss in their situations. Tune in …

Have you ever been on the receiving end of someone’s short fuse? Or maybe you’ve lost your temper at work and find yourself paying the price…

In this episode, Mary and Chris help listeners deal with b…

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn – oh my! For better or worse, social media plays a large role in the modern work world. Can what you post influence hiring decisions? Should you leverage social…

Work and romantic relationships – are they a perfect match, or should you stay away? In honor of Valentine’s Day, Mary and Chris dish out their best dating advice.

Tune in to hear from listeners who …

Have you ever been betrayed by a co-worker? Have you ever trusted someone at work and then discovered that they stabbed you in the back? If so, this episode is for you!

Boomeranged in Bethlehem mentor…

Believe it or not, not everybody loves being on stage (which is a sentiment that Chris and Mary do not share). Giving presentations can be very stressful for many people. In this episode, Mary and Ch…

Conflict at work can be healthy—if done well. Exploring different viewpoints is essential to innovation, progress, and problem-solving. In this episode, Mary and Chris challenge each other to take co…

Culture—both organizational and national-- has a huge influence over how people behave and operate in organizations. In this episode, Mary and Chris answer questions related to navigating cultural di…

What’s the difference between being cheap, stingy, or frugal? And when is it a problem at work? How do you deal with In this week’s episode, Mary Abbajay and Chris De Santis hear from three listeners…

What’s your comfort level with personal disclosure at work? Do you lean more private or more public? Is sharing caring? Or is sharing TMI? When does a lack of sharing become a problem and when is ove…

This week’s episode is about complaints and complainers. While complaining is a natural part of human communication—knowing how and when to complain is an important piece of emotional intelligence. O…

In this year’s special holiday episode, Mary and Chris help listeners navigate the Ho Ho Horrors of office life during the holidays.

Should you attend the office holiday party? Should you bring an un…

Do you have to attend meetings that suck? If so, you are not alone. Businesses and organizations in the U.S. hold 11 MILLION meetings a day and 55 MILLION each week. Yet, research shows that over 50%…

This week’s episode features three questions from listeners who are trying to get ahead in their lives or careers. They all seek strategies to find the best path forward. So, whether you want to get …