From the course: More Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses

Why managers matter more than ever

From the course: More Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses

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Why managers matter more than ever

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Here's a hot take. Having a bad boss or being a bad boss can be a blessing. Okay, not in the moment. It can be difficult and messy, but it teaches you two things. The kind of leader you don't want to be and shapes you into the one you do want to be. In this course, we'll focus on five new bad bosses. The helicopter boss, the ghost boss, the gossiping boss, the deflector boss, and the cool boss. You'll learn to identify bad boss behavior, navigate it, and adjust your own approach so you can lead with real impact. Hi, I'm Mita Mallick, author of The Devil Emails at Midnight, What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses. As someone who's had bad bosses and has been one myself, I've been through it. I've learned these moments can make you into a better leader. So come join me as I share all the things I wish I knew sooner.

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