Barely Manageable Podcast

Does every task at your workplace suddenly become the top priority—even when it could have been planned days or weeks ago? In this episode of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary discuss what happens when normal...

Have you ever wondered what your boss is really thinking—but cannot say because they need to stay professional and employed? In this episode of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary reveal the intrusive thoughts managers...

Have you ever taken one day off and returned to a mountain of questions, unfinished tasks, and problems that somehow became emergencies while you were gone? Happy Labor Day! In Episode 18 of Barely Manageable, Dana and...

We have all left a meeting thinking the same thing: “That could have been an email.”In Episode 17 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary take on one of the most common workplace frustrations—unnecessary, unorganized, and...

Office politics can be difficult enough—but what happens when real-world politics enters the workplace too? In Episode 16 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary explore both sides of workplace politics: the unspoken power...

Every workplace has them: the overachiever, the chronic complainer, the office gossip, the people-pleaser, the know-it-all, and the coworker who somehow disappears whenever there is work to be done.In Episode 15 of...

Have you ever started your workday with a clear plan—only to watch everything fall apart before you finished your first cup of coffee? In Episode 14 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary discuss what it takes to lead when...

We've all heard it: "Nobody wants to work anymore."But is that actually true—or is it just another workplace myth that's been repeated for generations? In Episode 13 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary explore one of...

You've proven yourself. You consistently deliver. You're dependable. So why does it sometimes feel like the reward for doing a great job is simply getting... even more work? In Episode 12 of Barely Manageable, Dana and...

Every workplace has stories—the unforgettable coworkers, the awkward meetings, the leadership wins, and the moments that leave you thinking, "Did that really just happen?" In Episode 11 of Barely Manageable, Dana and...

Have you ever sat through a meeting wondering if anyone actually knows what "circle back," "move the needle," or "low-hanging fruit" really means? In Episode 10 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary have some fun breaking...

Have you ever wondered what your boss is dealing with that you don't see? In Episode 9 of Barely Manageable , Dana and Mary discuss managing up from a different perspective—understanding the responsibilities, pressures...

Why is a strong male leader often called confident, while a strong female leader is called something else? In Episode 8 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary discuss the unique challenges women face in leadership roles...

Are they actually working... or just looking busy? In Episode 7 of Barely Manageable , Dana and Mary tackle one of the most frustrating challenges leaders face: when employees begin operating on their own agenda. From...

<p>Are they actually working... or just looking busy?</p><p>In Episode 7 of Barely Manageable, Dana and Mary tackle one of the most frustrating challenges leaders face: when employees begin operating on their own...