Morning Motivation -Wednesday

 Today, we're addressing the first part of this issue— how to cope with a toxic boss. Read on.

In our study, we have found that companies pump billions of money into the acquisition of managerial and leadership skills for their key players.  Shocking to say, that there's still a large number of bad bosses.

One in every two employees says their boss is bad but they still stay and work in thee organization. Why? Job security!

Gina's story:

Gina should have smelt the coffee the minute she stepped into the interview room. One of her interviewers had made a snide remark about her behind or lack of one. That was a red flag but she didn't see it. She smiled and responded cordially.

Working in the organization now (three years later), she sees that she made a huge mistake ignoring the warning signs at the beginning. 

As fate would have it, she now works directly under the man who made the snide comment. She says he is a bully and a taskmaster who derives joy in picking on his subordinates. 

She also says he is a bit loose-mouthed and says everything that comes to mind. He gives orders by shouting and doesn't consider anyone's opinion. How does she deal with this?

Olatunde says:

"My boss is nice but he hardly ever considers what I have to say. Around him, I feel like a nobody, he knows more than I do, so, I just say "yes sir" to the end. I have been working with him for five years now".

We have two distinct experiences from two different people. This lets us know that toxicity can take on any face. From one who is always yelling to the one that hardly ever considers your opinion.

Studies have shown that majority of people that work under a toxic boss develop health complications like stroke, heart attacks, anxiety, chronic stress, depression amongst others.

They also spread their poison through you to the people closest to you. They make you whine and tear-up to them. You might not know but sometimes, you exude all the negative energy you have acquired from the work place on them causing a strain in your relationships.

Good news is:

There are ways to deal with toxic bosses for your mutual benefits. Read about them in tomorrow's Morning post. 

Have a great day!