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Why’s it so easy to be a bad manager? This question swirls in the heads of employees around the globe. Bad managers are like cockroaches. They are everywhere, all the time, but you only see them occasionally. Organizations don’t see … Read more
How insecure is your boss? It’s no secret that insecure bosses are challenging to work with. Their insecurity causes them to be controlling and vindictive. Your boss’s lack of self-confidence colors everything they do. The way they act is unpredictable … Read more
Sometimes you have to play the hand you were dealt. Having the unfortunate pleasure of a bad boss is one of those hands you wish you could redraw. But, unfortunately, bad bosses exist at every level of management. You’ve most … Read more
Having a manipulative boss is an awful experience. It makes your work life miserable, and no doubt, will impact your personal life as well. However, knowing how to identify if your boss is manipulating you and what to do will improve your work experience.
Mediocre managers have infiltrated every aspect of leadership, and recognizing a mediocre manager has gotten more difficult. When you end each workday feeling like a failure, your mediocre manager could be to blame. Here are the signs of a mediocre manager and some tips to overcome them.
There isn’t a lot that you can do when you hate your boss. These twelve songs might help you push through it while saving your sanity.
Your boss has a tremendous effect on what your job actually looks like from day-to-day. They influence your feelings about coming to work, and what your career path for the immediate future will look like. Your relationship with them is … Read more
Having been blessed by a parade of terrific bosses, I know how vital a supportive manager is to your overall employee experience and development. These bosses hung a sign around my neck that said I was important. Everyone deserves a … Read more
An absentee leader is disconnected and avoids meaningful involvement with you and the team. How do you fix a psychologically absent boss, and how can this type of leader hurt your career growth? An absentee leader is one of the … Read more
You’re familiar with the story. You see your boss and a co-worker continually hanging out in his office, in conference rooms, and maybe frequently lunching together. Your boss excludes you from secret meetings and brainstorming sessions. Your attempts to join … Read more
Your boss has many responsibilities and a lot on their plate. Chief among them is to develop you so you can meet the expectations of your current role and to prepare you for career success. Bosses are the primary reasons … Read more
It’s an unforgettable experience, working with a narcissistic boss. They occupy nearly every corner of an organization from entry-level supervisors up to the owner/CEO. Narcissists seek positions over others in order to feel better about themselves, while unconsciously feeling helpless and … Read more