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How to Manage a Boss Who Plays Favorites
In this episode of The Difficult Boss Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a subtle but corrosive workplace dynamic: the boss who openly favors certain team members. They break down a real case from a mid-size marketing agency where one employee got prime assignments, flexible hours, and public praise while others were systematically sidelined. Lucas explains the psychological drivers behind favoritism—often rooted in the boss's own insecurity or need for loyal allies—and offers three concrete tactics for listeners: how to document disparity without looking petty, how to build strategic…
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