We've all worked for a bad boss at some point in our careers. It can be a frustrating and even toxic experience that takes a toll on our mental and emotional health. But it doesn't have to be this way! With the right strategies and tactics, you can professionally deal with a bad boss and come out ahead.
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Emotional abuse at work affects one in four employees and is subtle and slow. Because of this, it flies under the radar and is hard to catch. Emotional abuse can be verbal or offensive conduct/behavior. It can be threatening, humiliating … Read more
Sometimes working for a bad boss is reminiscent of a monarchy. Organizations are certainly hierarchical by nature, and your boss automatically has more leverage than you due to rank and title. We’ve all had our share of bad bosses, and sometimes the … Read more
You have a great manager. They possess high technical capabilities for their role and are a great mentor but they have one big weakness. They are addicted to gossip and office politics. A gossiping manager can be very difficult to … Read more
The first in a series of Help Me Fix My Boss is about the worst type of boss, the overbearing boss. Merriam-Webster defines overbearing as tending to overwhelm: overpowering; decisively important: dominant and harshly and haughtily arrogant. Overbearing bosses are the worst … Read more
Being in love with your nice boss isn’t about Valentine’s kind of love. It is the “I love that my boss is so easy on me” or “my boss leaves me alone to do my own thing.” Let’s face it; … Read more
Bully bosses are a problem that affects the employees being bullied as well as the organization. For the employee being bullied, it stifles their potential. They never realize their worth and develop a fear of making mistakes. For the organization, … Read more
It is pretty easy to identify when you are working for a bad boss. But, it isn’t so easy to know if you are the bad manager that employees whisper about at the water cooler. No one sets out to … Read more
I was visiting with my mom on a day trip, much to her displeasure that it was only a day. She started telling me about one of her department meetings that their Director led. As she started telling the story, … Read more
Every career has its share of challenges, and one of the most important is avoiding bad bosses. Pay attention to these red flags during the interview to spot a bad boss. Knowing these indicators helps you avoid working for a … Read more
We all know them, and few love them—the toxic boss who constantly berates other people within the organization. The tyrant boss creates more division than harmony. Or the manager who condescends and never listens to their people. These are toxic … Read more
Are you in the Bad Bosses Club and want to have your membership revoked so that you can be a better manager? The Bad Bosses Club has strict policies that must be followed to maintain your membership. Be a better … Read more
In honor of National Boss’s day, October 16th here is a peek into the thought process of a bad boss. A bad boss thinks differently. They may be new to leading others or they may just have a bad case … Read more