Dealing with a Toxic Co-Worker or Boss

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Do you have a toxic co-worker or boss that you have to deal with everyday? The easiest way to answer this question is to check in on how you feel. If you feel intimidated, frustrated and dread going into the office because you be belittled, humiliated, ignored and cut down, you are in a hostile work environment.

Typically, bosses who bully are under tremendous pressure, love control and feed off of two things — emotional reaction and attention. They thrive on the power they have to manipulate others. Unfortunately, the toxic boss may produce success from inducing fear in their employees, but they will also prove to have a shorter shelf-life when it comes to long term success.

Just know that you’re not alone. The number one reason people leave their job is because they don’t like their boss. A toxic boss exists in nearly every work environment in corporate America.

Read the full article to help you start the year off right! 6 Effective Tactics for Handling a Toxic Boss.

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