http://www.badbossology.com/ The latest news from Badbossology.com en-us http://www.badbossology.com/i127189-c47 "Studies consistently confirm that women bosses are less popular than their male counterparts. But experts say that's due to a double standard in the way colleagues view female and male bosses. Increasing awareness of the bias may help, but some experts say leaders should just focus on being the best they can be." http://www.badbossology.com/i127187-c47 "Remember what they said? It’s all about survival of the fittest. So, really, the point of the matter is that we all should survive a tyrannical boss. It only makes you stronger. Of course I will admit that this would cost a lot of tears, frustration, and endless hours of consolation from loved ones. I completely understand—I deal with an Asian Mom. However, I’ve compiled a list of reasons (stolen from my own experiences that helps get me through the day) that shows why experiencing a tyrannical boss will benefit YOU." http://www.badbossology.com/i127186-c47 "You don't have to watch The Office to know bad boss behavior when you see it. Sure, Steve Carrell's character is a textbook example of just about every boss don't: passive aggressive, micromanaging, insanely inane requests. But the premise of Michael Scott is real enough, and can be found in nearly every office." http://www.badbossology.com/i127185-c47 "Do you go in to work every day, wishing in your secret heart that you were going almost anywhere else instead? Are there aspects of your job – your boss, your co-workers, the general culture, the customers, a crazy workload or your remuneration package – that render it distasteful and unpleasant to you? If so then you’re almost certainly not alone – there are many people out there who feel the same way." http://www.badbossology.com/i127184-c47 "I am always reminding my clients of the importance of keeping their boss happy. I tell them to develop positive, supportive relationships with their bosses, keep them well informed, anticipate their needs, and focus on the good points. But this advice didn't work for a recent client, whom I'll call Claudia." http://www.badbossology.com/i127183-c47 "Most of us have faced an abusive supervisor at some point in our professional lives, such as Meryl Streep's character in "The Devil Wears Prada. But if you have one, before you tell him or her to, "Take this job and shove it," heed the advice of career coach Nicole Williams, author of "Girl on Top." http://www.badbossology.com/i127114-c47 "So you finally snagged that interview. You’re dressed to impress, know your five year plan by heart and are ready to accept your dream job offer. But before you do, keep in mind the old saying, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. If you’re currently dealing with a bad boss, the tendency is to jump ship at the first sign of smoother waters. But, to use another cliché, you don’t want to jump from the frying pan and into the fire." http://www.badbossology.com/i127036-c47 "If you’re suffering under a bad boss, vacation time this summer is a great opportunity to figure out your strategy for what you’re going to do about it. Your best strategy may be to get out ASAP, but that may not work for you for a variety of reasons." http://www.badbossology.com/i127035-c47 "Abuse by a boss can take the form of verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, humiliation or interference in accomplishing work tasks, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute. As of April 2010, the United States did not have a federal law against abuse in the workplace. However, a legislative campaign for a Healthy Workplace Bill began in 2003, and as of the first quarter of 2010, lawmakers had introduced the bill in 17 states. Reporting an abusive boss can be a risky decision. However, victims can address the situation and minimize the risk of retaliation or continued abuse." http://www.badbossology.com/i127034-c47 "Months ago, I must admit, I had an epiphany. I had been feeling horrible, really awful. I was tired all the time, had no energy and was generally at odds with my body. I would wake up in the morning, crawl out of bed and dread the coming day. On the weekends, I wouldn't do anything but sleep and watch TV. I went to doctor after doctor to try and find the solution, but come to find out the answer was not what was happening inside my body, but out. I was dealing with a toxic boss. http://www.badbossology.com/i127032-c47 "Toxic leadership as a concept was coined by Marcia Lynn Whicker, in her book: "Toxic Leaders: When Organizations Go Bad" [New York: Doubleday, 1996. This phrase is linked with a number of dysfunctional leadership styles." http://www.badbossology.com/i127031-c47 "Working for a mean boss can be tough when you try to do the very best you can and still don't feel appreciated. Some bosses are just tough on their employees. This can be because they were taught in a strict manner themselves or because they expect nothing less than a hard dependable worker. Whatever the reason a boss can be mean, here are some tips to help you handle the situation and keep your wits about you at work. Hopefully these tricks can eventually help you to tolerate the attitude your boss gives you and do the best you can to get through the work week." http://www.badbossology.com/i127030-c47 "This week I discuss another difficult boss — Nancy the Narcissist, who is like Amanda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada.” The world revolves around her and she has no empathy or understanding for anyone. Proceed with caution." http://www.badbossology.com/i126807-c68 "What makes a boss great? It's a question I've been researching for a while now. In June 2009, I offered some analysis in HBR on the subject, and more recently I've been hard at work on a book called Good Boss, Bad Boss (forthcoming in September from Business Plus)." http://www.badbossology.com/i126769-c47 "In early 2009, when Forbes combined its online and magazine staffs, I found myself reporting to a younger boss for the first time in my 30-year career. It wasn't easy. I knew my boss was smart and digitally savvy, but I chafed in the deputy role. I admit it: I felt both superior and a touch disdainful, just because of the age difference." http://www.badbossology.com/i126768-c47 "Are you in a work situation where your boss is a bully? Unfortunately, this is not unusual and can cause a lot of distress on the part of the employee. The other frustrating part of having a “bully boss” is that the current economy is not allowing for a lot of job change; so, you may feel rather stuck in your situation." http://www.badbossology.com/i126649-c47 "When you think of bullies, you may think of the beefy kid at school pushing and shoving the runt of the class. But bullies are no longer consigned to the school playground. They can be found in the workplace lurking around office cubicles, behind counters and desks or loitering around the water cooler – and more than your lunch money could be at stake." http://www.badbossology.com/i126589-c47 "Everything seems to be business as usual on the surface, but your intuition's warning bells keep going off. Spouses who have been cheated often say they sensed the infidelity before anything became apparent. Deep down, you already know if your boss is cheating, so heed your gut and be prepared to take action." http://www.badbossology.com/i126588-c47 "A straying spouse or partner is painful. A cheating boss can be just as bad." http://www.badbossology.com/i126587-c47 "Bosses: Y?? ??n’t live w?th th?m, ?nd ??? ??n’t live without th?m. L?k? ?t ?r n?t, m??t ?f ?? m??t deal w?th a boss, ?nd th? way w? d? ?? affects n?t ???t ??r career advancement ?nd ??r salary, b?t ?l?? ??r mental well-being. Here ?r? ??m? tips ?n h?w t? g?t along better w?th ???r boss."