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How to Handle a Boss Who Undermines Your Authority
In this episode of The Difficult Boss Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a tricky workplace dynamic: what to do when your supervisor publicly undermines your authority in front of colleagues or clients. Using the case of a mid-level marketing manager at a 500-person tech firm who was corrected and contradicted by her VP during a client presentation, they unpack the psychology behind the behavior and offer four concrete steps to regain credibility without starting a war. They discuss the importance of separating intent from impact, the 'curious clarification' technique, the power of…
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