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How to Handle a Boss Who Undermines Your Authority
Episode 15 of The Difficult Boss Podcast tackles a tricky dynamic: what do you do when your own manager publicly questions your decisions, second-guesses you in meetings, or undermines your authority in front of your team? Lucas and Luna break down a real case from a mid-level marketing director at a consumer goods company. They discuss the psychology behind the behavior, the difference between healthy debate and toxic sabotage, and a three-step framework for reclaiming your standing without triggering a power struggle. Specific tactics include how to request a pre-meeting alignment, how to…
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