How Do I Deal with a Difficult Boss? | Coaching Real Leaders

Harvard Business Review · Oct 16, 2026 · 1h 3m

How Do I Work with a Difficult Boss? | Coaching Real Leaders

28 Jun 2023

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He’s a mission driven leader who has always found roles where he can help others. He was brought in at a high level at a new organization, but he’s feeling tension and conflict with the organization’s founder. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to manage himself in this negative work dynamic. Further reading: - Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It: https://www.joangarry.com/founder-syndrome/ - Make Sure Your Work Is Aligned with Your Boss’s Expectations…