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How to Manage a Boss Who Plays Favorites
Lucas and Luna dive into the tricky dynamics of favoritism at work. Lucas shares a concrete example from a 2024 Gallup survey showing 38% of U.S. employees report their boss plays favorites, and explores how that erodes team performance and trust. He outlines three steps the non-favored employee can take: document your wins objectively, build a coalition with peers, and request a skip-level meeting. Luna challenges him on the risks of going over your boss's head, and they discuss when favoritism crosses into actionable discrimination. This episode gives listeners a framework for…
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