With all that’s been going on, it’s made me think about leadership and how much it impacts one’s career. Leadership is a HUGE responsibility and many don’t understand how that influence or lack there of, can follow you along your career. I can’t even describe to you my experience with horrible bosses (I’ve had my share, unfortunately). You can have an amazing job and equally awesome co-workers but if your boss is horrible, it can make for a bumpy ride. Being in recruiting for so long, I’ve experience and read numerous studies and articles about people not leaving the company but leaving that “horrible” boss, a subject we can unpack for weeks.
If your boss is condescending, unethical, unaware of your regular contributions, or just unwilling to collaborate with you on a career path within the organization than you should definitely consider some changes. Bosses can encourage you forward or hold you back. If you are a person with ambition and big goals for yourself that is definitely cause for you to have a collaborative boss who can provide support. Here are a few things to consider if you don’t have the greatest boss:
1. Be honest with your boss in regular one-to-one conversations (Ask questions and document)
2. Make sure you are exceptional in your work so those conversations will be positive and productive
3. Practice patience to see if changes occur
4. Seek another environment where your manager/employee relationship can be agreeable
Have you ever had a horrible boss? How did you handle it? Let’s chat in the comments below.
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