While we all would prefer to work for a great boss, a bad boss can be a great learning opportunity and an asset in furthering our career. A recent University of Central Florida School of Business study provided encouragement for future leaders currently saddled with abusive bosses.
Source: phys.org, December 3, 2018. Link. “The lesson here isn’t to hire more abusive managers, of course, but to try to encourage people who have been abused, among other things, to say, ‘Look, I’m not like my boss,'” Taylor said. “You can take a stand—not just by reporting the bad behavior, but by actively rejecting this abusive leadership style.”
INSIGHTS: Keep in mind that your direct reports are more apt to believe the treatment they receive rather than the words they hear. So make sure your actions match your good intentions.