A recent survey of 900-plus employees by HR consulting firm Development Dimensions International and Badbossology.com identified a list of the worst 10 boss sins. Does your boss fit into one or more of these categories of behavior?
• Tries too hard to be everyone's friend
• Micromanages
• Arrogant
• Wishy-washy
• Impulsive
• Unable to delegate
• Impatient
• Stubborn
• Unprofessional
These so-labeled sins are a bit vague (“unprofessional” can translate into anything from sexual harassment to being unresponsive), but they’re probably a good starting point to figuring out where your situation lies -- whether you are a boss or a direct report.
On a related note, this CNN.com article delves into how one should handle an insecure boss -- you know, the type who is most likely underqualified with a Napoleonic complex against subordinates.
According to the article, “insecurity is one of the most common causes of managers behaving oddly… They'll do anything to make themselves feel better, even if it's at your expense.” Sound familiar?
The article goes on to offer up a few rather manipulative ways to thwart such a boss (i.e., continuously massage their ego). But from my experience of just watching folks try to do this, it looks exhausting. Do you really want to waste your time at work making someone feel better about the fact they aren’t qualified for their job? Hate to sound harsh, but this pattern of behavior can really start affecting a company’s bottom line, don’t you think?
Complete article can be read at CNN.com or use the below link:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/10/12/commentary/sahadi/index.htm?postversion=2006101212
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