At some point in our careers, we all face having to work for
a bad boss. Unfortunately, just because we think they are bad does not
mean everyone else does. No matter how much they frustrate us, bad bosses do not
always get called out and replacing them can be difficult. That means it is important to learn how to work for them.Most of them shares some behaviors.
Their behavior is arrogant, quick-tempered and controlling.
Their motives are typically selfish and manipulative. They show little concern
for others and few signs of understanding why others do not trust them. Most of
all, they are quite unaware of their failings and the impact they have on their
subordinates. No only do they see no need to change, they often make their
high-handed behavior a source of pride
Here are six types of bad bosses and tips for working with
them:
The Unorganized Boss: This boss ca not keep data and
information flow straight, much less organize the people who come up with that
data. This means you will have to manage the flow—or at least the part of the
flow that applies to you. Consider keeping e-mail strings, documenting notes
from meetings, and being ready to take on extra administration responsibilities
to help things move smoothly.
The Lying Boss: We assume leaders are honest by virtue of
their role, but this is not always true. A lying boss is frustrating and may put
you in an awkward position. Always take the high road, reminding him what he
said in previous conversations. For difficult situations, bring a colleague to
the meeting so you are not the only one hearing and substantiating what is said.
The Career-Ambitious Boss: Ambition is not usually a
negative, but it can go sour if your boss ends up taking all the credit when
things are go well and pointing fingers when they do not. The best news if you
work for this type of person is they will not be around long. If they are
successful, they will quickly move up and on. If they are not, they will go
someplace else. In the meantime, the better you can make this boss look, the happier
she will be. And who knows, you might be a beneficiary of her promotion.
The Always-Late Boss: This boss is never on time for
meetings, which wastes your time and can even make you look bad. This is not
likely to change, so learn to cope by setting work aside or bringing it with
you so you will always have something productive to do while you are waiting. If
your boss is late for meetings with others, go ahead and have a mini-meeting
before your boss arrives and try to cover the agenda items your boss does not
need to be there for anyway.
The Last-Minute Boss: This boss just can not get around to
assigning work until the last minute, usually the night before the project is
due or on Friday afternoons before long weekends. Take control of this
situation by constantly asking what is coming up and showing the initiative that
demonstrates you want to get ahead. You might also want to be flexible during
the times when you think a project might come your way.
The No-Bad-News Boss: On the surface, having a boss who is
always positive looks like a good thing, but you need the bad news with the
good if you want to improve. Plus, if you do not get any of the bad news, you
can not put in context what is good. With this boss, it is important to ask them
to share both good and bad news, and make those situations comfortable for
them. Be sure to ask how you can improve and better support the business.
Unfortunately, this is not an exhaustive list of bad boss
behaviors; a boss can be difficult to work with beyond what we have described.
But unless you are this boss’s only direct report, know you are not alone. Look
to other colleagues who report to this boss for emotional and career support.
And who knows, with a little group support and intervention, the bad boss might
become a good one.
Remember; those tips are not easy to follow you need a
higher spirit from God to live them, because in the frustrating environments
each and everything you see is annoying. This is spirit is called the Holy
Spirit and you can get Him just after having received Jesus Christ as your
personal Savior.
If you want to get Him today say the following prayer:
"Lord Jesus Christ, thanks for your death on the cross, which
gave me the key to my salvation. i know I am a sinner, forgive me from all my
faults and wash me with your precious blood. Delete my name from the book of
death and write it to the book of life. Give me your Holy Spirit to take
control of my life from today. Let it be known from today that it is not me who
live but YOU in me. In Jesus name, Amen."
After having said the above prayer faithfully, do the wise decision of
looking a Pentecost Church near you, or Efatha Ministry near you, join them
and get assistance for your spiritual growth to enjoy the goodness of Jesus
Christ. Or if you wish to contact us, do not hesitate call +255 716
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