How Do I Handle a Bad Boss?

In this special collaboration with NPR’s podcast Life Kit, we dig into starting a new job. What are the unspoken rules of your new workplace? How do you recover from a big mistake? When's a good time to ask for a promotion? Look for Life Kit wherever you get your podcasts. 

So you’re thinking about quitting your full-time job and working for yourself. What do you need to consider before you walk away from a corporate career? Key topics include: entrepreneurship, career transitions, managing yourself, careers. 

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Toxic Bosses make work life miserable. Learn ways to survive the manager that makes your professional life miserable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Do you work for a toxic boss? Do you dread coming to work every day? The Public Speaker explains how to have a successful long-term career despite a difficult boss. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29Eqq6N Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

What if your boss turns against you the minute you ask for a promotion? Or you struggle with strategic thinking and keep getting feedback that you’re “too in the weeds”? Or the person dragging down your team is doing just enough to stay out of trouble? The Amys give advice for de ... Show More

Is your boss making your life miserable? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Moshe Cohen, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. They talk through what to do when your boss is a jerk, a workaholic, or simply incompetent. 

Do you fear speaking frankly with your supervisor? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Liz Kislik, a management consultant and executive coach. They talk through what to do when your boss micromanages your output, you want to set boundaries for better work-life ... Show More

Do you wish you could understand your boss better? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Mimi Nicklin, a business coach and author. They talk through what to do when you have a boss who is unforgiving, who relies on you to cover their flaws, or who flip-flops betw ... Show More

You know the importance of managing your energy and priorities to stave off burnout. But what happens when your boss is the one who's struggling, and you're left feeling the pain of it? Modern Mentor shares her favorite tips for helping your boss see and manage their burnout.Read ... Show More

How to Win Over a Boss Who Just Doesn’t Seem to Like You 

Feeling unhappy, bored, or under-valued at work? It may be time to talk to your boss about it. Don't be afraid! Modern Mentor shares her top strategies for a successful—and totally not awkward—conversation!Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick ... Show More

Being able to give your boss feedback is one of the key ways not to hate the boss you have! But this can be extremely daunting and sometimes risky…how do you do it so that you’ll be heard and not shut down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices