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When Your Boss Is Competent But Unpredictable
Most career advice focuses on managing difficult or incompetent bosses. But what happens when your manager is highly skilled, well-intentioned, and technically excellent, yet fundamentally unpredictable in how they make decisions? This episode explores the unique psychological toll of working for a boss who shifts goals without warning, changes priorities based on fleeting intuition, and creates an environment where no project feels secure despite their competence. Using real-world examples from high-growth tech environments and consulting firms, we break down why this dynamic is often more…
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