Mentoring With Mitch - Episode 16: How To Deal With An Insecure Boss

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To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2023/09/22/how-to-deal-with-an-insecure-boss/ ---- Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/1lGHd6Y YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com -------------------- In this episode, I give you three counterintuitive ideas for managing an insecure boss who’s behaving badly. Here’s the question: “My boss who’s been with the company for many years has been constantly putting me down and finding things to criticize me and rarely praise my achievements. He often speaks down to me and points out issues that he’s not raised before in meetings in front of other colleagues. When I have a conflict or some sort with others, he never takes my side to support me. I end up doing most of the work and he takes a lot of credits of mine and upper management is not very aware of this due to the reporting structure. I don’t want to speak bad about him to his boss. Can you advise how I can handle this? I have tried to give him feedback also to build relationships around and it feels like the more I try, the more toxic it gets.” Dealing with an insecure boss can be a formidable challenge and these three tips can help foster a more productive, harmonious and empowering working relationship. Remember, the first step is always to move towards the tension through a respectful and authentic dialogue. I’d love to know your thoughts and hope it helps. ---- SUBMIT A QUESTION Due to the many requests I get for support of all types, we introduced "Mentoring with Mitch" as a way for you to get your questions answered. Every fortnight, I'll be fielding specific questions from leaders like yourself and posting the answers as videos. If it relates to management, any facet of leadership, teamwork, engagement, leading at home or in the community, we want to hear it from you. Submit your questions via www.mentoringwithmitch.com ---- BASECAMP: Leadership Essentials Many organisations know they must develop their future leaders but don’t have the capacity or time to dedicate to it. Basecamp: Leadership Essentials is a leadership skills programme that equips your people with the necessary mindset and capabilities they need so they are fantastic at the fundamentals and ready to lead from any chair. That way you can be confident that you have the people you need to continue leading your organisation into your chosen future. For more details on this leadership training visit www.basecampleadership.com.au or contact us via [e-mail] ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be enough to put you off the whole process altogether. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/