How to Deal with Difficult Bosses (Taught by a World-Famous Behavioral Science Expert)

Author: Robert Branson
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Dr. Robert Branson is an internationally renowned expert in behavioral science and a management consultant, residing in Oakland, California, USA. His clients include companies such as IBM, Bank of America, and HP. His previous best-selling books are How to Handle Difficult People and How to Handle Hasty Grief.
Who are difficult bosses? Their identities are uncertain—they could be the CEOs of major corporations, managers of critical departments, or even small team leaders overseeing two or three people. Their specific behaviors are hard to describe—some are highly talented but aggressive; others are mediocre but skilled in their technical expertise; some appear pleasant on the surface but employ the "transforming bones silk palm" from martial arts novels, creating a sense of pressure and a chilly atmosphere. Their defining characteristic is simply that they are difficult—like weeds, they almost always thrive in companies with chaotic personnel management.
Why handle them? First, it’s essential to recognize two important facts: 1, a difficult boss can be a disaster for you personally; 2, generally, no one else will come to your aid in your situation—you only have yourself. Second, it’s crucial to realize that "handling" is an active approach to resolving problems. Third, in fact, some people can get along well with everyone’s dreaded boss and even work together productively.
Who is this book for? This book is not a record of a difficult boss’s misdeeds but the result of long-term specialized research by a world-renowned behavioral science expert. It helps those who are suffering under passive subordination to actively change their circumstances, regain their self-worth, which has nearly been eroded by years of negative experiences, and work more efficiently while living more confidently.