Why Micromanagers Micromanage
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.
Really Bad Manager Blog
All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
Really Bad Manager Blog
All about the toxic traits of really bad managers
Category Bad Management
Toxic Management Traits of a Micromanager
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…
How to Deal with a Really Bad Manager
What are your options if your boss is a really bad manager? Can you work with this person or should you start dusting off your resume? Watch this video to find out the various ways you can deal with a…
Top Ten Types of Really Bad Managers
Not all really bad managers are the same. Some overmanage; some undermanage. Some are bullies or dictators, others are too palsy with the staff. Knowing that, I’ve identified ten primary types of really bad managers and their common traits. Recognize…
How to Tell if You’re Working for a Really Bad Manager
How can you tell if you’re working for a really bad manager? Watch my latest video and find out. (And if you are, you have my sympathy…)
How to Identify a Really Bad Manager
Do you know how to tell a really bad manager from a really good one? Watch this video to learn some telltale signs…
How Being a Really Bad Manager Can Harm Your Career
It’s tough to be a really bad manager. Really bad managers not only make their employees’ lives difficult, they can also seriously damage their own career prospects. (And they’ll get little sympathy from the people they manage!) Really Bad Managers…
Top 5 Traits of Really Bad Managers
We’ve all labored under at least one really bad manager at some point in our careers. You know the kind of boss I’m talking about, a would-be tyrant who is always right even when they’re wrong, who micromanages even the…
Welcome to the Really Bad Manager Blog!
Hello and welcome to the Really Bad Manager Blog. Here you’ll find posts that cover all aspects of really bad managers—how to deal with them and how to avoid becoming one. It’s going to be a fun, informative, and, hopefully,…