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“My leader is a jerk.”
“My leader doesn’t get it.”
“My leader hates me.”
Whether it’s one of the statements above or something else, these are common things that I get asked. They all come down to the same thing, you and your leader are not getting along for whatever reason.
Perhaps you are trying to implement a change at work that you clearly see as beneficial but your stubborn leader just refuses to see your perspective. Maybe your leader is taking some of the credit for your work in meetings. Or perhaps you believe your leader is just trying to make you fail because of genuine hatred towards you.
Work is a big part of our lives so it’s understandable why a difficult relationship at work with a leader can cause stress, tension, and anxiety that spills from the work world into your personal world.
The question then becomes, what do you do?
I’ve always believed that any individual has 5 choices they can pursue.
- Do nothing and suffer.
- Focus on your performance and wait it out.
- Try to fix it.
- Leave the company.
- Move to another team.
- Complain to HR or to your bosses boss.
Let’s dive into each one in more detail so that you can determine the best course of action.
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