Cubicle Confidential

Hopeful, Hopeless, or Hapless

November 01, 2023 Mary Abbajay & Chris DeSantis
Cubicle Confidential
Hopeful, Hopeless, or Hapless
Show Notes

Are you more of an optimist, pessimist, or realist?

This week, we hear from listeners who find it challenging to work with bosses or coworkers on the other end of that spectrum. Tune in to hear Mary and Chris’ advice on how to bridge that gap!

No Motion with This Lotion in Memphis works for a boss who is wildly optimistic, yet not too practical. He recently set an unrealistic sales goal for their latest skincare line. How can they respectfully convince their boss that this goal is unrealistic?

Cassandra Works Here works next to a negative Nancy. Nothing is ever going well for her – not in her life, job, family, or health. Every time she opens her mouth, she says something tragic. They’re at their wit's end. What can they do to avoid sending in a letter of resignation?

Half As Good or Twice As Bad in Dallas manages a team with two employees who couldn’t be more different. One is always upbeat and hopeful but makes little mistakes while the other finds fault in everything but is a high performer. Can these two be fixed? 

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