21 Types of Bosses
23 May 2013
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1. The Martyr Boss
The martyr boss has always done everything for the good of the company. He has already worked on Christmas Day, even though he had pneumonia and it was storming. He walked to and from work for 5 weeks after his car accident, with both legs broken. He stays until 8 pm every night without being paid for overtime. How can you do better? Don't even try. Listen. He will probably still be there long after retirement age, so it's better to have a good relationship with him from the start.
2. The Loud Boss
The loud boss seems to think that he will get what he wants if he makes enough noise: the louder he speaks, the more he will be recognized. How does a loudmouth become the boss? Some ignorant hiring managers consider shouting as evidence of management competence. In fact, loudmouths just want to make sure they are heard and recognized. If you can get along with your loud boss and earn his respect and trust, maybe you can help him realize that he doesn't need to make a fuss to be recognized.
3. The Fearsome Boss
People do what a fearsome boss says because they are afraid of him, which encourages him to even more intimidation. He makes threats and always follows through when he does so that his employees remain docile. The staff of this type of boss has a high turnover rate since he fires employees in order to sow fear. Also, good employees leave him, refusing to work for such an ogre. A fearsome boss cannot last very long. All his employees end up exhausted and the company pays the price because of the expenses involved.
4. The Manipulative Boss
Also called a Machiavellian boss, this type of boss is extremely intelligent and one of the most dangerous. The manipulative boss is very determined, very dynamic and always has a secret plan. For him, employees represent means to an end. The world is a giant pyramid and the top belongs to him. The people he touches or crushes on his way to the top are victims that he considers unrecoverable. If you work for a manipulator, be careful. The best attitude to have is to be open and honest with him. Give him information. Your boss, who has long forgotten what truth is, will be impressed.
5. The Clueless Boss
The clueless boss is the dunce of bosses. The best thing to do with your clueless boss is to help him get promoted. When clueless people are promoted, they tend to promote the people who report to them. Also, faster than you think, executives will discover that your boss is a dunce and they will thank him. Of course, following this advice also makes you a manipulator, but if you can't free yourself from his grasp, why not help each other climb the ladder? You are not responsible for what happens at the top.
6. The Ignorant Boss
The ignorant boss is not stupid - he is simply not educated. Maybe he just started at the company, is unfamiliar with technology, or is temporarily lacking concentration due to personal problems. An ignorant boss can be a good boss who has temporarily strayed from the right path. The best attitude to have with this type of boss is to teach him what you know and keep him informed of what is going on. You will be surprised how quickly he will progress thanks to you!
7. The Traditional Boss
The traditional boss is a great nostalgic for the "good old days" and "how things were back then." If he cannot let go of the past, he will not be able to function in the present. A traditional boss, despite his resistance to progress, possesses a great deal of knowledge and works in the interest of your organization, insofar as change is gradual. Be patient and try to remember that what is new is not necessarily better - but different. Try to get him to understand this concept.
8. The God Boss
The God boss, a true megalomaniac, is defined by his power. You will notice the gold plate on his office door, his high-end desk and chair. He might allow himself extravagances like asking an employee to wash his car. If you question him, he will remind you of his prestigious title. Fear not, this cloak of power hides his great incompetence. How to get along with a God boss? Please him. Respect his rules and create the illusion that you are doing things his way. Don't forget that he will never control your head.
9. The Teflon Boss
The non-stick boss is mainly found in public affairs. He systematically refuses to admit his mistakes. He does not give direct answers to direct questions. If an unfortunate situation occurs, irrefutable evidence will surface to prove that he was not present during the incident. The non-stick boss is more annoying than dangerous. If you work with him, it is preferable to keep detailed records of your conversations.
10. The "What Boss?"
The "What Boss?" is always absent. He is harmless because he is never there. When he is in the office, take advantage of his presence. You will be frustrated by his injustice - you work like crazy at your small cubicle eight hours a day, five days a week for half his salary, while he plays golf... but remember that it could be much worse. You could have a loud boss!
11. The Paranoid Boss
The paranoid boss is very suspicious of everyone's intentions. Everything people do could be an attempt to harm him. This boss's feelings of incompetence will obviously end up disrupting the company and its employees. What can you do? Reassure him and always be honest and direct.
12. The Boss With the World on His Shoulders
Although this boss may seem demanding, he barely manages to hide his incompetence. He takes on the worries of the whole world. He torments himself with small details. He arrives at the office in the morning, nervous and exhausted, because he hasn't slept all night worrying about data and projects. How should you act with him? Be gentle, but try to avoid too much interaction if you can. Anxiety can be contagious.
13. The Jargon Boss
The jargon boss loves his top-of-the-line clothes, cars, pen, and toothbrush. What he loves even more are the trendy terms he heard at the last executive meeting. Get ready, this boss loves to find all sorts of more or less funny puns with professional vocabulary. Although he is not suitable for those who hate clichés, he is rather harmless. Smile and endure. And, if you can - teach him some new words regularly.
14. The Buddy Boss
The buddy boss wants to be your friend, not your "superior." He wants you to like him and because friends defend their friends, spending a little time with him could prove to be a good investment. However, remember: hanging out with the buddy boss during your working hours could force you to work in the evening to avoid falling behind with your tasks. Balance is crucial when it comes to the buddy boss.
15. The "Two-Minute" Boss
The "two-minute" boss is a cross between the God boss and the boss with the world on his shoulders. He impulsively demands to be in control of a situation ("What did you do during my vacation?") and then interrupts your answer after two minutes because he doesn't have time to discuss it. Frequently, but randomly, he asks you to write a report on your progress, but will rarely remember that he asked you for it. The "two-minute" boss always gives the impression of being much too busy to dwell on details. His head is always elsewhere - somewhere more important. Working for this type of boss requires being able to express yourself concisely. Try to summarize everything you have to say in two minutes and see what happens.
16. The Condescending Boss
The condescending boss is a martyr of traditional management. You didn't know? - he created the company from scratch! He even made the chair you're sitting on. As an employee, his holiness's advice will help you with your simplest and most common tasks. His help, however, always leads to - you guessed it - trouble. How to deal with the King of Condescension? Try to destabilize him. Ask him what someone with so much knowledge and talent is doing in such a small company.
17. The Stupid Boss
The stupid boss is defined by his ignorance and stupidity. It's as if he just arrived at the office and started directing everyone. With a stupid boss, your choices may be limited. Doing nothing will leave you bitter, but what can you do if you can't change a fool? Well, you can change your own reaction. The world is full of stupid leaders, but don't let that discourage you. Do your best and find out why your boss ended up in this position. There must be a reason!
18. The Lonely Boss
The lonely boss, as his name suggests, prefers to be alone. He stays in his office or works from home, avoiding human contact, particularly interaction with employees. This may be a tech whiz who has been promoted based on his remarkable technical knowledge, but who is not very sociable. The lonely boss leaves you to yourself. So don't expect teamwork or discussions about your career goals. Seek to develop your work relationships and network elsewhere.
19. The Perfectionist
The perfectionist is a micro-manager who likes to control everything you do. The behavior is obsessive and leaves you with very little confidence in your own abilities. Over time, you will discover that nothing will ever be good enough for him. Instead of losing all motivation, learn to work for yourself and according to your own standards. At some point, sit down with your boss and ask him to define his expectations (even put them in writing). That way, you can agree.
20. The Eccentric
The eccentric boss has unrealistic expectations of his employees. He has a unique way of working and expects his team to work the same way. He can be kind, but confusing when it comes to his expectations and project explanations. This boss tends to play favorites (being close to those with similar interests). The eccentric boss would probably rather be doing something else, and sometimes it shows.
21. The Best Boss
Ah, the best boss - the encouraging motivator - the boss who treats everyone fairly and without playing politics. He communicates, his door is always open and he encourages others to do the same. He leads by example, offers superior training and a positive work environment. He has a vision, is not afraid and does not shout. He trains his team and when employees leave, they still talk about him many years later.
Melanie Joy Douglas.
Monster.ca
Posted May 23, 2013.
The martyr boss has always done everything for the good of the company. He has already worked on Christmas Day, even though he had pneumonia and it was storming. He walked to and from work for 5 weeks after his car accident, with both legs broken. He stays until 8 pm every night without being paid for overtime. How can you do better? Don't even try. Listen. He will probably still be there long after retirement age, so it's better to have a good relationship with him from the start.
2. The Loud Boss
The loud boss seems to think that he will get what he wants if he makes enough noise: the louder he speaks, the more he will be recognized. How does a loudmouth become the boss? Some ignorant hiring managers consider shouting as evidence of management competence. In fact, loudmouths just want to make sure they are heard and recognized. If you can get along with your loud boss and earn his respect and trust, maybe you can help him realize that he doesn't need to make a fuss to be recognized.
3. The Fearsome Boss
People do what a fearsome boss says because they are afraid of him, which encourages him to even more intimidation. He makes threats and always follows through when he does so that his employees remain docile. The staff of this type of boss has a high turnover rate since he fires employees in order to sow fear. Also, good employees leave him, refusing to work for such an ogre. A fearsome boss cannot last very long. All his employees end up exhausted and the company pays the price because of the expenses involved.
4. The Manipulative Boss
Also called a Machiavellian boss, this type of boss is extremely intelligent and one of the most dangerous. The manipulative boss is very determined, very dynamic and always has a secret plan. For him, employees represent means to an end. The world is a giant pyramid and the top belongs to him. The people he touches or crushes on his way to the top are victims that he considers unrecoverable. If you work for a manipulator, be careful. The best attitude to have is to be open and honest with him. Give him information. Your boss, who has long forgotten what truth is, will be impressed.
5. The Clueless Boss
The clueless boss is the dunce of bosses. The best thing to do with your clueless boss is to help him get promoted. When clueless people are promoted, they tend to promote the people who report to them. Also, faster than you think, executives will discover that your boss is a dunce and they will thank him. Of course, following this advice also makes you a manipulator, but if you can't free yourself from his grasp, why not help each other climb the ladder? You are not responsible for what happens at the top.
6. The Ignorant Boss
The ignorant boss is not stupid - he is simply not educated. Maybe he just started at the company, is unfamiliar with technology, or is temporarily lacking concentration due to personal problems. An ignorant boss can be a good boss who has temporarily strayed from the right path. The best attitude to have with this type of boss is to teach him what you know and keep him informed of what is going on. You will be surprised how quickly he will progress thanks to you!
7. The Traditional Boss
The traditional boss is a great nostalgic for the "good old days" and "how things were back then." If he cannot let go of the past, he will not be able to function in the present. A traditional boss, despite his resistance to progress, possesses a great deal of knowledge and works in the interest of your organization, insofar as change is gradual. Be patient and try to remember that what is new is not necessarily better - but different. Try to get him to understand this concept.
8. The God Boss
The God boss, a true megalomaniac, is defined by his power. You will notice the gold plate on his office door, his high-end desk and chair. He might allow himself extravagances like asking an employee to wash his car. If you question him, he will remind you of his prestigious title. Fear not, this cloak of power hides his great incompetence. How to get along with a God boss? Please him. Respect his rules and create the illusion that you are doing things his way. Don't forget that he will never control your head.
9. The Teflon Boss
The non-stick boss is mainly found in public affairs. He systematically refuses to admit his mistakes. He does not give direct answers to direct questions. If an unfortunate situation occurs, irrefutable evidence will surface to prove that he was not present during the incident. The non-stick boss is more annoying than dangerous. If you work with him, it is preferable to keep detailed records of your conversations.
10. The "What Boss?"
The "What Boss?" is always absent. He is harmless because he is never there. When he is in the office, take advantage of his presence. You will be frustrated by his injustice - you work like crazy at your small cubicle eight hours a day, five days a week for half his salary, while he plays golf... but remember that it could be much worse. You could have a loud boss!
11. The Paranoid Boss
The paranoid boss is very suspicious of everyone's intentions. Everything people do could be an attempt to harm him. This boss's feelings of incompetence will obviously end up disrupting the company and its employees. What can you do? Reassure him and always be honest and direct.
12. The Boss With the World on His Shoulders
Although this boss may seem demanding, he barely manages to hide his incompetence. He takes on the worries of the whole world. He torments himself with small details. He arrives at the office in the morning, nervous and exhausted, because he hasn't slept all night worrying about data and projects. How should you act with him? Be gentle, but try to avoid too much interaction if you can. Anxiety can be contagious.
13. The Jargon Boss
The jargon boss loves his top-of-the-line clothes, cars, pen, and toothbrush. What he loves even more are the trendy terms he heard at the last executive meeting. Get ready, this boss loves to find all sorts of more or less funny puns with professional vocabulary. Although he is not suitable for those who hate clichés, he is rather harmless. Smile and endure. And, if you can - teach him some new words regularly.
14. The Buddy Boss
The buddy boss wants to be your friend, not your "superior." He wants you to like him and because friends defend their friends, spending a little time with him could prove to be a good investment. However, remember: hanging out with the buddy boss during your working hours could force you to work in the evening to avoid falling behind with your tasks. Balance is crucial when it comes to the buddy boss.
15. The "Two-Minute" Boss
The "two-minute" boss is a cross between the God boss and the boss with the world on his shoulders. He impulsively demands to be in control of a situation ("What did you do during my vacation?") and then interrupts your answer after two minutes because he doesn't have time to discuss it. Frequently, but randomly, he asks you to write a report on your progress, but will rarely remember that he asked you for it. The "two-minute" boss always gives the impression of being much too busy to dwell on details. His head is always elsewhere - somewhere more important. Working for this type of boss requires being able to express yourself concisely. Try to summarize everything you have to say in two minutes and see what happens.
16. The Condescending Boss
The condescending boss is a martyr of traditional management. You didn't know? - he created the company from scratch! He even made the chair you're sitting on. As an employee, his holiness's advice will help you with your simplest and most common tasks. His help, however, always leads to - you guessed it - trouble. How to deal with the King of Condescension? Try to destabilize him. Ask him what someone with so much knowledge and talent is doing in such a small company.
17. The Stupid Boss
The stupid boss is defined by his ignorance and stupidity. It's as if he just arrived at the office and started directing everyone. With a stupid boss, your choices may be limited. Doing nothing will leave you bitter, but what can you do if you can't change a fool? Well, you can change your own reaction. The world is full of stupid leaders, but don't let that discourage you. Do your best and find out why your boss ended up in this position. There must be a reason!
18. The Lonely Boss
The lonely boss, as his name suggests, prefers to be alone. He stays in his office or works from home, avoiding human contact, particularly interaction with employees. This may be a tech whiz who has been promoted based on his remarkable technical knowledge, but who is not very sociable. The lonely boss leaves you to yourself. So don't expect teamwork or discussions about your career goals. Seek to develop your work relationships and network elsewhere.
19. The Perfectionist
The perfectionist is a micro-manager who likes to control everything you do. The behavior is obsessive and leaves you with very little confidence in your own abilities. Over time, you will discover that nothing will ever be good enough for him. Instead of losing all motivation, learn to work for yourself and according to your own standards. At some point, sit down with your boss and ask him to define his expectations (even put them in writing). That way, you can agree.
20. The Eccentric
The eccentric boss has unrealistic expectations of his employees. He has a unique way of working and expects his team to work the same way. He can be kind, but confusing when it comes to his expectations and project explanations. This boss tends to play favorites (being close to those with similar interests). The eccentric boss would probably rather be doing something else, and sometimes it shows.
21. The Best Boss
Ah, the best boss - the encouraging motivator - the boss who treats everyone fairly and without playing politics. He communicates, his door is always open and he encourages others to do the same. He leads by example, offers superior training and a positive work environment. He has a vision, is not afraid and does not shout. He trains his team and when employees leave, they still talk about him many years later.
Melanie Joy Douglas.
Monster.ca
Posted May 23, 2013.
