Navigating Bad Bosses
Discover the surprising advice that approaching a bad boss directly might not be the best strategy. Instead, view the relationship through the lens of mutual needs and motivations. Learn how to adapt your communication style to align with your boss's preferences, and explore the critical question of whether staying in a challenging work environment aligns with your personal values.In this clip
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How should I approach my relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as discussed in the episode The Power Of Possible - Kat Cole | The Knowledge Project 117 and the clip Leading Former Peers? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, and while it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I handle a frustrating relationship with one manager at work, who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as discussed in the episode 1110: Can True Love Last In Shadow of Dad's Dark Past? | Feedback Friday and the clip Respect at Work?