Manipulative boss

A nice leader ≠ a great leader They think because their boss: - Asks about their personal lives - Shares about theirs - Is polite and kind That they make a good boss. But nice can sometimes be manipulative. They can very nicely assign you more work. They can very nicely cross your boundaries. They can very nicely decline any advancement. The nice ones can be deceitful. The great leaders are the ones who are: - Firm when they need to be - Always honest even when it's hard - Respect you...

These words can subtly influence people into doing what co-workers and bosses want.

Learn to recognize signs your boss wants you to leave and discover practical steps to address workplace challenges effectively.

"Boss is micro managing, I give him more to manage when he micro manages. My workload diminishes and boss's increases, life is gooooood."

Dealing with a passive-aggressive manager is tough. But your boss’s limitations shouldn’t completely dictate the degree to which you are able to contribute and thrive in your job. Pay attention to the patterns in your manager’s comportment and try to anticipate when the person will act out. Rather than feeling blindsided, limit your boss’s ability to make passive-aggressive choices at critical moments by setting parameters and clarifying expectations in advance of those moments. When your…