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How to Survive a Boss Who Holds You to Unwritten Rules
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most frustrating workplace dynamics: a boss who punishes you for rules that were never stated. They break down a specific case from a listener at a mid-sized tech firm whose manager docked her performance rating for missing a 'team culture' expectation that existed only in his head. The hosts explain why unwritten rules thrive in organizations with weak feedback cultures, and offer three concrete tactics: the post-meeting recap email, the pre-emptive clarification question, and the 'rule audit' request. They also explore when the unwritten…
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