: As individuals rise in hierarchy, they often lose the very social skills (empathy, collaboration) that helped them get promoted.
: Provides no guidance or support, forcing employees to "manage up" and protect their own teams without resources. Horrible Bosses
: Many toxic behaviors, like micromanagement or credit-stealing, are rooted in a boss's deep-seated insecurity and fear of their own incompetence. : As individuals rise in hierarchy, they often
Bad bosses are rarely "born" that way; often, the position itself creates the monster. Research suggests that the pressure of power can neurologically alter the brain , diminishing empathy and increasing impulsiveness in a way that mimics traumatic brain injury. : As individuals rise in hierarchy
: Changes expectations constantly and then berates employees for not meeting the "new" rules they never shared.