In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with 1 in 3 workers having recently quit a job because of their boss - Ben’s going back to his roots. In an era of toxic workplaces and toxic bosses, Ben looks back in history to answer the question: have bosses always been this bad?
You’ll get Ben’s take on what it really means to be a good boss, as he tackles some of the worst boss stories you’ll ever hear, and explains why nothing kills motivation like bad management! Whether you need some advice on how to handle your boss, or you’re a manager yourself and could do with hearing some home truths, this one’s for you! You’ll also get Ben’s best advice for businesses and companies, and a few laughs along the way!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 My boss fired me when I was on my honeymoon
02:00 Nearly 1 in 4 employees are working for the worst manager they’ve ever had
02:53 “People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers”
04:50 My boss cancelled my leave during my mum’s funeral
06:00 Why the majority of bosses are accidental
08:13 The worst bosses in history
15:02 Micromanagement
17:01 Why some bosses are not to blame
18:06 Is it healthy not to like your boss?
19:47 Are we too pessimistic in this day and age?
21:16 Why bosses need more training
25:14 Ben’s final say and advice for employees and managers
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