Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Help! My Boss Is A Jerk / Mean / A Bad Leader


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Have you ever worked for a boss that was a complete a jerk? Or you thought they may have been the spawn of satan?  

I want to talk to you about this situation today because I know it is not easy. 

12 Action Items 

1) Observe 

2) Don’t jump to conclusions 

3) Not to let your work suffer 

4) Document  

5) Keep emails 

6) Have really open, honest communication  

7) Being that leader  

8) Taking the high road 

9) Being the better / bigger person 

10) Try to determine what motivates them and what sets them off

11) Contributing to and celebrating success 

12) If you need to jump ship: 

Do your research.

Determine interview questions that you can ask while you’re in an interview with your next future boss. 

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Career Talk: Learn - Grow - ThriveBy Stephanie Dennis

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