#261: Why people “hate the boss” and what it means for us

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

Bashing the boss is a favourite pastime for many employees.

We don’t want to be a boss that’s worthy of this sort of treatment, so in this episode I take a look at some of the common reasons why people generally complain about their boss.

Then we can do things differently and give them fewer things to complain about!

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Show Links:

• What is Knowledge work?
• Directive Leadership: 4 Situations When You Should Be Using It.
• How Much Technical Expertise Should You Have to Lead Your Team?.
• Team Improvement: 5 Reasons Smart Leaders Love It.
• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #186: Could Doing the Opposite Be Good For Your Leadership?
• Kouzes and Posner research.
• Sam Harris website.
• Honest Leadership: How to Bring It More Often (and Why It Matters).
• Valuable Leadership: Are You Hurting or Helping Your Team?.
• The Cult of Busyness: How Leaders Can Kill It.
• How to Manage Your Emotions For Better Leadership.
• Too Busy at Work? Try These 5 Things.
• Why Leaders Should Have a Reflective Practice.
• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #144: Is It Time to Start Putting Yourself First?