Bosses

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How to deal with a boss who is contradictory when giving you directions Jane Burnett

While contradicting directions might seem obvious to you, your boss might not perceive them without your help. Be honest, and cut them some slack. Read More

Seven core beliefs of great bosses Travis Bradberry

Exceptional bosses may be rarer than average ones, but they all have at least these seven traits in common. Read More

5 ways to improve your relationship with your boss Lindsay Tigar

It’s in your best interest to invest in your relationship with your manager. Career experts give their best advice on how to foster this all-too-important connection. Read More

How to embrace your power at work Jane Burnett

Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord spoke with Ladders News on the heels of the release of her new book, POWERFUL: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. In the second of two parts, McCord discusses what employees can do to better themselves, and her time after Netflix. Read More

Former Netflix CTO Patty McCord knows how to fix your company Jane Burnett

Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord spoke with Ladders News on the heels of the release of her new book, POWERFUL: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. In the first of two parts, McCord discusses corporations and what they can do to evolve. Read More

81% of workers say they’ve either been bullied or seen it happen to a coworker Jane Burnett

A staggering 81% of American workers report either having seen a colleague get bullied “in person” or having faced it themselves. Read More

This is how ethical leaders can be bad bosses Monica Torres

When an ethical leader sets exacting standards that are stressful to meet, this stress leads employees to act out their frustrations and anxieties on the job, causing employee turnover and deviant behavior. Read More

If you're succeeding under a bully boss, you may be a psychopath Monica Torres

If you’re succeeding under a bullying boss who berates and belittles you, it may reveal something unflattering about your own personality. According to a new study in the Journal of Business Ethics, psychopaths have a natural advantage in workplaces overrun by abusive supervision, and are more likely to thrive under these terrible kind of bosses. Read More

4 ways to calm your nerves when you have to meet with your supervisor Jane Burnett

Your supervisor doesn’t have to regularly terrify you to make you feel anxious during meetings. Here’s how to handle your nerves when a meeting with him or her is on the books. Read More

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