Annoying peers are hard enough to deal with. Things get even more complicated when the annoying person is your boss. As with ...

Most of us will work for a really bad boss at some point in our lives, perhaps more than one. Research by the Harris Poll bears this out, showing that more than 70 percent of workers have had at least ...

To begin, I have tremendous empathy for anyone dealing with an awful boss. Few things are as frustrating and anxiety-provoking as having a bad boss who has power and control over you. The good news is ...

Working for (or with) someone who scrutinizes everything you do and demands that you run it past them for approval can push anyone to the brink. But don't despair. I'm the author of "Managing Up: How ...

Narcissists have the uncanny ability to make you feel like gold one moment and like dirt the next. When they explode, it’s with a no-holds-barred attitude. Anything is fair game, including exposing ...

Do you have a manager who won’t advocate for you or your team? Is she afraid to say no to requests from above? Here are three ways to get what you need from even the most conflict-avoidant boss. Focus ...

Whether they’re about giving tough feedback, addressing conflict or navigating sensitive issues with stakeholders, having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of leadership. How you handle ...