We have all had to deal with bad bosses at one time or the other throughout our career. We scream, complain, lose the Zing, become demotivated, do barely enough to get by, or inevitably jump ship. If you are dealing with a bad boss here are a few examples of characteristics that depicts the behavior.
Common Bad Boss Behavior
- Lack of vision and inability to communicate effectively
- Micromanaging
- Thinking you have all the answers and that you must have all the answers
- Working late everyday
- Poor Hiring Decisions
- Failure to Admit Mistakes
- Takes the credit but gives the blame
- Does not Lead by Example
- My way or the high way
- Mistakes being liked for being respected
- Provides little/no feedback or coaching
- Shows favoritism
- Task-focused vs team-oriented
- Embraces the status quo
- Being a good ‘doer’ means you will be a good manager
- Selects and leads based on “like me”
- Ignores diversity of thought or varying opinions
- Past focused vs present/future
- Lacks courage
- Being a friend instead of a leader
- Failing to delegate and demonstrate trust
- Allowing ego and pride to get in the way of good decisions
- Personal agendas/motives
If you are a new manager, reflect on these characteristics. Recognize the signs and plan to change. You will then be on your way to becoming a good leader.
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Excellent post. Good for all managers to read.
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I know for one, I left my previous job (and in fact, the job before that as well) for many of the reasons you have listed here. I don’t think many bosses realise that their behaviour is so influential on employee satisfaction, especially when there are several layers of the hierarchy between us and them. They don’t see the ripple, they just expect it to have flattened out by the time it reaches the bottom pegs of the ladder, when really it does nothing but gather speed and power. Love this!
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Agreed. Too often they underestimate the ripple effects. Thank you for sharing your thoughts 👍
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