Dealing with a bad boss can make your workplace feel like a battleground. If you’re trying to survive a toxic work environment, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers creative and positive ways to deal with the Micromanaging Boss, the Inconsiderate Boss, and the Unsupportive Manager. Bonus: Phil shares 5 tips to survive a difficult boss! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ **NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis”With the recent highly publicized stories of prominent leaders like Mike Bickel, Ravi Zacharias, and Bill Hybels, my new book Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* 3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them The situation with a difficult boss might not change overnight, but you can create a manageable environment. If you’re dealing with a difficult boss, here’s 5 tips to help you survive: 1. Do your best to understand their perspective. What’s driving them? It can help you navigate and anticipate their demands. 2. Document everything. Keep records of your communication, your work, and even your meetings so that if the situation escalates, you can provide evidence. 3. Learn to adapt and anticipate. Adjust your approach to suit your boss’ preferences. Be proactive and have solutions before they ask. 4. Seek support. Have a network with people in your office who can give you objective advice. 5. Watch out for yourself. Maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set boundaries that will ensure your well-being. Read more at my blog: The 3 Most Difficult Bosses and How to Beat Themhttps://www.philcooke.com/the-3-most-difficult-bosses-and-how-to-beat-them/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
