What Makes a Bad Boss – Bad?
Want to avoid becoming a bad boss? Afraid that you may already be considered a bad boss? Just want to sympathize with other people who have bad bosses? Here are your thoughts about what makes a bad boss, well – bad? Bad bosses, do the following. • Love brownnosers, tattletales, and relatives who report to them. They choose favorite employees and cover up and make excuses for the poor work of their incompetent favorites. They ignore selected people and discriminate against many employees. • Fail to communicate, and may not even have, expectations, timelines or goals. Bad bosses change their minds frequently leaving employees off-balance. Bad bosses change expectations and deadlines frequently. • Use disciplinary measures inappropriately when simple, positive communication would correct the problem. Bad bosses ignore employees until there is a problem, then pounce. • Speak loudly, rudely, one-sidedly to staff. Bad bosses don’t provide the air time for staff to respond to accusations and
