Toxic bosses
are an increasing phenomenon in contemporary workplaces and if you
happen to be unfortunate enough to have one you must be made
aware that they are hazardous to your health and well being.
According to a recent British study, your health
is directly related to
the quality of your relationship with your boss. Those with a
poor relationship tend to have high blood pressure and high stress
levels.
Characteristics
of Toxic Bosses
Toxic Bosses
....
* come
across as charming but are cold,
cunning and manipulative.
* constantly use the terms “ My people”,
“My department” instead of “our”
* take credit rather than give credit for
work well done by others.
* directs the focus of all
conversation to themselves. They are “ME DEEP” in conversation.
* put others down in an attempt to make
themselves look good.
* bend the truth to make themselves
appear competent and in control.
* value no one’s sense of humor but
their own.
* are competitive and will crush you
if you get in their way.
*
regret very little about their
actions and attitudes.
* will hang you out to dry without a
second thought.
* don’t get headaches, they give
headaches.
* have an office support system of
people who are afraid of them and they
use this system to enhance and promote their career and self interest.
* are toxic because it works for
them and they get away with it.
* look upon office conflict as a
positive thing they can use to their advantage. ( divide and conquer)
* are insensitive to the feelings,
needs and well being of others.
Not all toxic bosses possess all of these
characteristics but even if they posses some of them they can make your
life miserable and be hazardous to your health.
