When the boss gets in the way of you doing a good job


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It is worthwhile to keep an eye on the dynamics between manager and employees. — Christin Klose/dpa

What does a dream boss look like? Maybe someone that identifies and promotes your individual skills, who is fair, with whom you can exchange views freely, and who grant freedoms but who at the same time is always there to take control.

However, reality often looks very different, career coach Bernd Slaghuis knows. In his experience, many employees from many industries are dissatisfied with their superiors. “My boss doesn’t let me do anything” or “My boss can never commit to anything” are typical complaints.

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