How to De-Fang a Toxic Boss
Richard S. Gallagher
How many people out there hate their bosses? And how many have the luxury of simply voting with their feet and leaving? Everyone faces a toxic boss at some point in their career and must quickly learn how to de-fang.
Toxic bosses are often energy vampires who drain our morale, creativity and productivity at the very things they are supposed to manage. Ironically, they often feel they are doing the right thing in the process. So when you react to them, you get dragged into a tug-of-war that too often leads to a one-way ticket out the door. It's a lose-lose situation for everyone.
At the same time, the right communications skills can provide a great antidote to these toxic bosses. Here's how:
