#86 Riveting Exchanges: How To Improve Your Relationship With The Five “Evil” Boss Archetypes

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This week on The WAM Podcast's "Bad Boss" series, hosts, Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace save the worst for last. In this episode, you'll be introduced to the five 'evil' boss archetypes of Bobby Backstabber, Power-Trip Paul, Micro-Manager Matt, Absentee Al, and Ladder-Climbing Larry. No one likes an 'evil' boss, but the good news is that you can control how you choose to react to these bosses. Here, Andrea and Desiree describe the five archetypes, providing a deeper insight into their character and ticks. All to give you some tools and practical tips to better equip you for your next work project, meeting, email, or daily encounter at the espresso machine. If you're facing one or more of these bosses, by the end of this episode, you'll have a set of mental, emotional, and practical tips on how to tactfully manage them. With these tools, you may even start to view these "bad bosses" as a positive opportunity for growth. For more information on Olson's book, workshops, keynote speeches, or consulting, please visit www.pragmadik.com, www.nodisruptions.com, and www.thecustomermission.com. Follow Andrea Olson on Twitter @pragmadik Connect with Desiree Grace on LinkedIn.