Five Things To Do When You Work For A Jerk
Author: Dave Lindbeck
Do you work for a jerk? Okay, I know it’s just a hypothetical
question, because we all know that if someone is a manager they
have all the skills in leadership, communication, and emotional
intelligence necessary to be effective in their role. Right?
NOT!
There may be great leaders and managers in the corner office
where you work, but many people actually do work for a jerk or
something worse. Unfortunately, those who do work for a jerk
often wonder what to do about it.
When you’d rather not run the boss over with your car, put
leadership seminar brochures on his or her desk, or call in
sick Monday through Friday, consider these concepts:
1. Your manager has marching orders delivered by the jerk above
him. That stuff really does roll down hill. Have empathy.
2. Your manager is human too. Fear, family problems, stress and
performance issues are not only your concerns. Show compassion.
3. Ask yourself if you’d be a jerk if you were your boss. Is
your performance or behavior creating problems? Do what you can
to improve yourself first.
4. Your manager may be a fish out of water. Most people are
promoted because they are good technicians or the best
producers, not because they are good leaders. Practice
tolerance and patience.
5. Your manager may lack the leadership, communication and
emotional intelligence skills necessary to be effective. You
can’t change that, but you can choose to do your job well.
You can change how you see things and how you react. However,
in some work situations it may take more than that. In that
case, a change in where you work may be in order. If so, put
together a plan and move on.
Life is too short to work for a jerk. You have options. First,
in how you see it and react, and secondly in what you are going
to do about it.
About The Author: Dave Lindbeck, Business and Career Coach -
InStep Coaching - Success strategies for professionals in
Financial Services, Real Estate and Technology - Learn more @
www.instepcoaching.com Subscribe to the complimentary
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