Have you ever seen the sitcom Abbott Elementary? Among the many memorable characters populating the school, my favorite is the principal, Ava Coleman. To say Ava is self-serving is an understatement, but she also can be outward looking if only when you least expect it. Overall, though, she’s simply a terrible boss and therefore a lousy leader for her struggling little school. Even so, Ava’s words and actions teem with sharp revelations about the impact crappy bosses have on the day-to-day workplace.

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