Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The best working relationships are built on trust, so when it's lacking between you and your boss, even simple day-to-day tasks ...

Being the boss's bestie isn't what it's cracked up to be, and, in fact, has built-in career dangers. A close relationship with your manager may seem like it comes with benefits – a friendly workplace, ...

It's not uncommon to have a boss who wants to be involved, but if you recognize any of these signs of a micromanager boss, ...

Discovering that your boss knows you’re on the job market can be unsettling but it’s also an opportunity for reflection and action. Navigating a situation where your boss discovers you’re exploring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever felt like your boss might be a little too self-absorbed? Maybe their mirror time exceeds their work time, or perhaps ...

Part of what often makes our jobs so hard is how difficult it can be to know whether your boss actually likes you. Are we measuring up? Is the absence of criticism a vote of confidence? Or does it ...

Some people like to have a rigid schedule. They like to know where to go and what to do at every minute of the day. They like to have their tasks laid out for them and to have clear processes to ...

If you're constantly being undermined, overwhelmed and ignored by your manager, you might have a toxic boss. A toxic boss demoralizes the people who report to them, stripping them of their sense of ...

It may feel like you’re stuck in high school, but if you view the situation as a competition, you will lose. Your goal is to improve your position, not destroy someone else’s. Once you pinpoint what’s ...

My recent column, 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses, drew a flood of responses. But there’s one thing I didn’t mention: An extraordinary boss communicates his expectations clearly to his team.