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Managing a Boss Who Never Responds to Your Emails
In this episode of The Difficult Boss Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a frustrating workplace scenario: the boss who never replies to your emails. They explore why some managers go silent, the difference between a busy boss and an avoidant one, and practical tactics to get a response without being pushy. Lucas shares a specific technique called the 'decision deadline' — a simple email framing that prompts a reply — and discusses how to use subject lines and meeting requests strategically. Luna brings up the psychological concept of 'cues of responsiveness' and how small…
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