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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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My boss’s nonexistent interpersonal communication skills and mastery of passive aggression made her ill-suited for a job in, well, communications. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. Hiding From Responsibility. Shifting the Blame.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. Because of the skill and attention to detail that comes naturally to them more than to the other two types, Fixers can become the embodiment of excellence. Ask to be removed from the cc field on email threads.

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