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Difficult Bosses and Difficult EmployeesSome people are very demanding and others are just plain difficult. When you dread going to work because you are going to have to deal with someone, you might be on one side or another of that difficulty…cause or participant. I've met more people who left jobs because they couldn't get along with one person, either their boss, a peer, or an employee they couldn't get rid of, than for any other single reason. We can't be expected to like everyone. People just aren't born that way. But when our styles, values, and principles clash, our lack of like can turn to dislike. That's dangerous for not only the two people involved but also for everyone around them. Bad relationships have a way of reaching out and touching everyone around them and it's usually not in a healthy way. They are toxic. One rotten apple can spoil the bunch. Be on the alert for toxic people. They are often the ones with the bad attitudes, the no-can-do approach to problems, and the ones who are quick to blame anyone/everyone else for their problems. When they are bosses, they can hurt a lot of people in a hurry while being oblivious to it all. Toxic bosses set the tone for the entire organization. When employees are toxic, they can chew up management resources at a huge rate and hurt a lot of people in a hurry. If you mistakenly hire a toxic person or someone turns into one, it's wise to intervene quickly. Diagnose what the problem is, provide coaching, or replace them quickly. You may find that the person is behaving in a toxic manner because of too much stress, a specific problem, a sour personality, or a lack of management or relationship skills. Problems can often be solved and coaching may be an efficient way of developing those skills or overcome stress.
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