All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
Today’s workplace is comprised of employees from five different generations: Baby Boomers (born from 1946-1955), Generation Jones (1956-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Millennials (1981-1994), and Generation Z (1995-2012). Each generation has different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. They also have different…
This blog is about really bad managers but really bad employees exist, too. And when it comes to identifying good and bad employees, there are definite generational differences. Generational Differences Have Always Existed I’m a Gen Joneser—essentially, the last half…
What can you do if you have to manage a person who is a really bad manager? Discover the top five things to try in my latest video. (Hint: Number five is firing the bum!)
Bad management isn’t the sole providence of individuals. Oft times big companies instill bad decisions in their day-to-day business practices—practices that benefit the company but do a disservice to the consumer. Which brings us to today’s installment of Big Companies…
One thing that really bad managers do really well is drive away good employees. Even the most patient, most loyal, most productive employees will not long suffer the toxic traits of really bad managers. If you’re a really bad manager…
Entrepreneurs are great at launching new businesses but often not so great at running them. Watch my latest video to discover why entrepreneurs are often really bad managers—and how they can better use their unique skills.
If you’ve ever worked directly for an owner of a small business, you know that business owners aren’t always great managers. Find out why in my latest Really Bad Manager video.
A micromanager is possibly the very worst kind of really bad manager out there. If you’re a manager, new to the job or experienced, how can you avoid becoming a micromanager? It’s all a matter of trust—and following these five…
Many really bad managers are really bad because they micromanage their employees. Watch this video to discover why micromanagers micromanage—and how you can deal with it.
In a previous blog post I listed ten types of really bad managers. The first and perhaps most common type of really bad manager I listed is the Micromanager. It’s also one of the most destructive. You know how it…