http://www.badbossology.com/ The latest news from Badbossology.com en-us http://www.badbossology.com/i125468-c47 "What makes a manager a "bad boss"? There are any number of things that contribute to poor management, but we've dug down to the deepest depths of your daily dose of doom in this beating bad bosses blog (ok, we'll stop with the redundant letters) and have isolated the top seven categories of and how to deal with poor management." http://www.badbossology.com/i125467-c47 "When your boss slips into any of the 10 classic TOT behaviors, including the "bratty" type (overly demanding, stubborn, self-centered or tantrum-throwing) or the "little lost lamb" variety (fickle or overly fearful), you can use proven parental techniques and actually thrive in your job. By seeing the childlike motives behind a boss's (or co-worker's) actions, you can better manage even the most difficult situations." http://www.badbossology.com/i125440-c68 "After hundreds of focus groups and thousands of interviews with employees in a variety of industries, Gallup came up with the Q12, a 12-question survey that identifies strong feelings of employee engagement. Results from the survey show a strong correlation between high scores and superior job performance. Here are those 12 questions." http://www.badbossology.com/i125276-c47 "Whether they’re in the tyrannical hall of fame — George Steinbrenner — or the hysterical — Michael Scott on “The Office” — bad bosses have always been a bane. These days, it seems office tyrants are having a free-for-all, and it’s harder than ever to do something about it." http://www.badbossology.com/i125274-c47 "A toxic leader is someone who has responsibility over a group of people or an organization, and who abuses the leader-follower relationship by leaving the group or organization in a worse-off condition than when s/he first found them. The phrase was coined by Marcia Whicker in 1996 and is linked with a number of dysfunctional leadership styles." http://www.badbossology.com/i125273-c47 "We all know them. The supervisor who constantly berates their people. The team leader who creates division within the group instead of harmony. The manager who condescends to talk to the individuals in their group, but never listens to their input. These are toxic bosses." http://www.badbossology.com/i125272-c47 "Linda Hill of Harvard Business School is an authority on leadership and organizational behavior. She was a contributor to the HBS Press book Managing Up." http://www.badbossology.com/i125224-c47 "If the boss keeps looking at you funny, it might not just be that he doesn’t like your shirt." http://www.badbossology.com/i125223-c47 "Do you have a bad manager? Someone who makes your life miserable all week by criticizing your every move? Experts offer their tips on handling bully and toxic bosses." http://www.badbossology.com/i125222-c47 "While some of the stories included within this package date back a few years, the messages and lessons they convey are timeless and worth revisiting regularly. Bookmark this page, because you never know when you'll next need to reference our Boss and You Survival Guide." http://www.badbossology.com/i125221 "He leads by intimidation and makes you anxious every time he walks by your cubicle. She micromanages and looks over your shoulder every 10 minutes. He changes your schedule last minute without prior notice, forcing you to cancel your date. She makes you do things she wouldn’t do. He’s unpredictable. The list could go on and on for pinpointing the signs of a bad boss." http://www.badbossology.com/i125220-c47 "It's one of the most common questions I hear: "How can I influence my boss? How can I manage up?" http://www.badbossology.com/i125219-c51 "Lynn Gobbell was fired because her boss didn’t like the John Kerry bumper sticker on her car. In Colorado, teacher Meg Spohn got the pink slip from DeVry University for complaining about her job on her personal blog. At Best Lock Company in Indiana, workers are axed for social drinking because the company president believes it’s a sin. Can employers do that?" http://www.badbossology.com/i125114-c47 "I have a manager who is very disruptive and unprofessional in the office. She has made inappropriate remarks to me about my appearance and job like a bully. I just laugh nervously to avoid further problems. This manager makes me feel uncomfortable but I don’t know if I should discuss it with HR. I have heard that HR always sides with management over the employee." http://www.badbossology.com/i125065-c47 "Whether you like your job or not, there is probably some kind of supervisor who is in charge of making sure you're doing your work. Even the self employed have clients, and are often left wondering "How do I handle a bad boss?" http://www.badbossology.com/i125052-c47 "Your boss shows up late, sneaks out early, ignores e-mails and winces at work-related questions. Sound familiar? Many managers are burned out from trying to get more work done with fewer staffers and resources. Some have even stopped caring." http://www.badbossology.com/i125041-c68 "Inspired by Liz Ryan’s recent Business Week article “10 Management Practices to Axe”, I’ve come up with my own list of 5 ridiculous bad boss behaviors I’ve personally encountered, that should die a quick and painful death." http://www.badbossology.com/i125040-c52 "Do you like your boss? Do you look forward to seeing your supervisor each morning, or, are you the kind of person who would have trouble concealing their delight if you were to witness the chief slipping on a patch of ice with a full cup of steaming coffee in hand?" http://www.badbossology.com/i125039-c47 "Looking for a promotion on the job during a time when you’re fortunate just to be employed? Take these steps, particularly designed for introverts, to get further up the ladder:" http://www.badbossology.com/i125016-c47 "On a daily basis he swears at, belittles and abuses his staff. I am the only female worker to be on staff full time and cop the majority off the abuse verbal and otherwise."