Crina and Kirsten Get to Work

f you’ve ever wondered whether your boss wants you back in the office because collaboration is magical…or because they miss having an audience…well, the latest research says the answer might be: yes. First, the...

Have you ever noticed that “I’m so busy” has become less of a complaint and more of a humblebrag - or a declaration of importance? Somewhere along the way, productivity stopped being something we did and became proof of...

It turns out the old saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is annoyingly real — but for women, the “who” part often works differently, and less efficiently, than it does for men. Referrals lead us to our...

Have you ever walked out of a conversation and thought, “Why didn’t I say that?” Welcome to Whether you’re dealing with a chronic interrupter, an endless complainer, or the colleague who appears in your doorway just as...

<p>Age bias affects people across the entire career span. For women, this bias is compounded by gender, creating what researchers call “gendered ageism,” a double bind where there is effectively no “right” age to be a...

<p>Congratulations, job seekers, new workers and soon-to-be-graduates—and also, buckle up - it is a bumpy ride. That’s the vibe of early career life right now: a job market that’s technically fine (about 4%...

<p>Check-ins are where management actually happens—and in this episode checkins are given the status they deserve - at the center of performance, trust, and retention. </p> <p>Drawing on research, including insights...

<p>In this episode, Crina and Kirsten take on the so-called “ambition gap”—and promptly flip it on its head. Spoiler: women aren’t less ambitious. The system just hasn’t been built to recognize, support, or reward their...

<p>What if the most powerful leadership move isn't agreement—it's a principled "no"? Sunita Sah redefines defiance as quiet integrity: acting on your values when pressure pulls you off course. Join us as we unpack to...

<p>This week on “Crina and Kirsten Get to Work”, we dig into the 2025 *Women in the Workplace* report—the largest study of women in corporate America, spanning 280+ companies and over 1 million employees—and ask a hard...

<p>In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts tackle part two of Performance Improvement Plans (“PIPs”) from the employees perspective. A PIP, to remind listeners, is still the same document—written...

<p>In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts consider the Performance Improvement Plans (“PIPs”) from the management perspective. This is the first of two episodes on PIPs. The second part will cover...

<p>Consider the dark side of niceness: the kind that smiles, nods, and says “Great job!” while anxiety and avoidance hums underneath and the real issues never see daylight.</p> <p>Social psychologist Tessa West...

<p>Emotions are not simple cause-and-effect reactions to events, but responses filtered through the stories your mind tells. Your thoughts act as a middleperson between what happens and how you feel, which means...

<p>Ditch the stiff year-end reviews—Crina and Kirsten grab the NYT’s “7 Reflection Questions for a Happier New Year” and remix it for work with fun and honesty. Our hosts turn the New Year’s reflection into a playful...