How to outsmart a toxic manager

Augusta

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Working in an organisation with people with different traits and personalities can be draining. it is always good to study people especially the superiors to see the right decision to adopt while serving them.

Life might happens and see yourself working with a toxic manager you would need to adopt the right working tips to avoid friction or conflicts while working with them.

So what are the ways to adopt to help you outsmart a toxic manager

Offers them feedback.

You need to let them know the outcome of any situation since
Some managers might not be aware of just how toxic their actions are, you have to offer a feedback on how you are faring under their supervision.

Understand their behaviour

This is not about excusing their toxic behaviour but about you Trying to understand what triggers such and trying to see how you can avoid such.

Make other connections.

Try to connect respectfully with them so that you can learn how they want specific things done. Some managers exhibit toxicity when the junior workers are doing things not in accordance with what they want.


Cultivate self-care.
You need to think about your mental and physical health. Make sure you are not affected . So try to avoid spending a lot of time with such managers
 
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