How to Manage a Boss Who Is a Chronic Interrupter

The Difficult Boss Podcast with Fexingo: Managing Up, Toxic Managers, and Workplace Survival · Jun 3, 2026 · 6m · transcript

Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most frustrating workplace dynamics: a boss who constantly cuts you off in meetings and one-on-ones. They break down why chronic interrupters interrupt—often control or anxiety—and offer three specific tactics: the verbal handoff, the conversational reset, and the written pre-brief. Lucas shares a surprising stat from a University of Colorado study: interrupters are 43% more likely to be perceived as dominant, but also 22% less trusted by teams. Luna pushes back on whether this is always intentional, and they discuss when to address it directly versus work…