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How to Manage a Boss Who Is Never Available
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most frustrating workplace scenarios: a boss who is perpetually unavailable. They dissect why some managers turn absence into a power play, drawing on a 2023 Calm Business survey that found 41% of employees report managers who cancel one-on-ones more than half the time. Lucas unpacks the three unspoken motives behind boss ghosting—intentional gatekeeping, overwhelm, and fear of decision-making—and offers specific tactics to reclaim your time and still get what you need. Luna challenges the 'just send a Slack' advice and shares a counterintuitive…
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