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How to Manage a Boss Who Overpromises to Clients
Episode 135 tackles the chronic overpromiser boss — the one who says yes to every client request, promising impossible deadlines and scope, then leaves the team to clean up the mess. Using a real-world example from a mid-size software consultancy, Lucas and Luna unpack why some bosses habitually overcommit, how it damages team morale and client relationships, and practical strategies for managing up when your boss's optimism turns into your crunch time. They discuss setting boundaries around scope, documenting commitments in writing, and when to escalate to a skip-level without getting…
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