Bad Boss: Dealing with a Difficult Manager

Learn how to deal with a bad boss. Find out how to handle 16 types of difficult managers: the boss that doesn't listen, that plays favorites, or that engages in other bad behaviors.

Introduction

• Exploring management issues

1. Bad Bosses

• Bad boss basics
• What type of boss is yours?

2. Sixteen Terrible Bosses and How to Handle Them

• My boss never listens to me
• My boss is making terrible choices
• I'm bored
• I don't have the authority or tools I need
• They always want me to stay late
• My boss has favorites
• Example: Is your boss evil?
• I never get praised
• They change their mind constantly
• My boss demands the impossible
• Example: Stand up to bullies
• Their promises never come true (promotion, pay raise)
• The top priority tasks keep changing
• Money issues: Lies, delays, and underpaying
• Micromanagement: I have no freedom
• Example: Removing your own freedom
• They lie to me
• They never say thank you
• My boss always takes the credit
• Example: No idea where to start

Conclusion

• Wrap up