Managing Up: Toxic Bosses

Welcome to the “Managing Up: Toxic Bosses” video lesson intended to help you survive working for narcissists, gaslighters, bullies, and other truly terrible bosses. This lesson is the 12th of 14 in the “Expert Insights: Managing Up with Mary Abbajay” video course, which aims to help you create a positive and productive relationship with the boss you have, not the boss you wish you had. Throughout this lesson, you’ll learn three truths to keep in mind if you’re working for someone who is truly toxic. Plus, you’ll consider some strategies you can use to protect yourself while working for a toxic boss, from activating your support network to minimizing your contact. Ultimately, you should understand that you need to be ready to save yourself and get out if your toxic boss is deteriorating your mental and physical health.