Do you know your manager's manager well? Have you spent much time with them independently of your boss? For many professionals I work with, the answer to both questions is often "very little." But ...

Bad bosses are blatantly terrible. Whether it’s their condescending attitude, lack of constructive feedback, or micromanaging tactics, it’s usually clear when you’re dealing with a difficult manager.

A 2023 survey found that nearly one-fourth of employees are working for their “worst boss ever.” A 2020 survey from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) showed that a majority of workers ...