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How to Handle a Boss Who Plays Favorites
Lucas and Luna tackle a tough workplace dynamic: the boss who openly plays favorites. They use a real case study of a marketing team at a mid-sized tech firm where one employee got all the plum assignments while others were sidelined. Lucas explains the psychology behind favoritism, why it often signals insecurity in the manager, and a three-step strategy for the overlooked employee: document your wins, build alliances outside your boss's circle, and schedule a career-focused conversation that shifts the frame from 'why not me' to 'how can I grow.' Luna pushes back on…
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