How to Manage a Boss Who Never Says Thank You

The Difficult Boss Podcast with Fexingo: Managing Up, Toxic Managers, and Workplace Survival · Jul 5, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Episode 95 tackles the silent morale killer of a boss who never expresses gratitude. Lucas and Luna explore why some managers withhold appreciation, the measurable impact on team performance and retention, and practical strategies for filling the recognition gap yourself. Drawing on a 2024 Glassdoor survey showing 53% of employees would stay longer at a company if they felt more appreciated, and a case study from a Fortune 500 engineering team that used peer-to-peer kudos to boost engagement by 22%, this episode offers concrete steps for surviving an ungrateful boss without burning out or…