RED FLAGS in managers

[@cklg88]

I quit a manager and sued the company for bullying by her and WON! I just got out of a job, where the manager was giving deadlines but when you wanted questions answered to get the job done to hit dead-line he would never get back to you with an answer then complain why it wasn't done, when in order to get it done it REQUIRED his answers. Totally manipulative narcissisism. Not there any longer either, after 4 months. I hate working with people in companies it's all compitition to keep their own jobs.

[@caroleharrison8884]

Nice! I'm hearing f*cked around and found out! 💪

[@asadb1990]

Wow i had an old boss do the same bs. But somehow deadlines still had to be met. He once tells me 1h before im headed for vacation to complete laundry list of tasks including reaching out to client and contractors after business hours. Then tried to force me to work during my vacation. I didn't want to rock the boat so i just told him i won't respond further. Otherwise i would've demanded my pto hours refunded plus 2x my vacation costs paid back to me. And that a hole bad mouthed me to big boss. Fyi big boss and i never worked together.

[@Zoe-c9z]

That is the definition of micromanaging isn't it? Someone like that is insecure, that your performance supersedes their micromanaging. I always ask, in that situation, Who won? So that they will see themself in the situation.

[@Zoe-c9z]

​@@caroleharrison8884DUPLICITOUS. GOD IS NOT MOCKED BY MYRA

[@asadb1990]

@@Zoe-c9z i never get bosses who rush their team to the end so much so that finishing on time is more important than doing a good job.

[@TheJttv]

Speaking as a engineer. When your manager doesn't have a super strong technical background you are carrying the majority of the work and they fail to properly review your work with good feedback and corrections

[@moart87]

I’m a manager with a technical background. I am actually reluctant to give my opinion on the work itself. They should be the experts, and I cultivate them reviewing eachother. Don’t depend on your manager too much!

[@caroleharrison8884]

That would be very painful! I'm sorry for your continued headaches!

[@TheJttv]

@@moart87 I am not saying be overbearing, but there is no point in having a manager if they don't provide feedback. If they ain't adding to the value chain that position is ripe for elimination. A good manager should be able to deligate, support you, provide feedback and have your back if some other department comes storming in.

[@moart87]

@@TheJttv a good manager can support multiple ways without being an expert themselves. For instance, I maintain close relationships with universities, so that my team can gain access to state of the art methods. In no way does that require expertise, it’s all about connecting people and understanding what everyone wants.

[@Worldbuilder]

The worst about an inexpert leader is when they don’t listen when the experts do tell them stuff. Listen. If you don’t know what I’m doing or why, yet you feel like you can run roughshod over my work? Yeah. I’m not sticking around long-term, thanks…

[@jasontungjw]

My biggest red flag I have seen in a manager/mentor/senior/upper study (whatever you call it) is when they did not guide you properly and refused to answer any of your questions. And when you made mistakes they started to blame and gaslight you as if you are not able to do your job properly. I used to work with someone who was like this and they would berate me loudly in office whenever I made mistakes. However they would never scold my teammate if they made the same mistakes. Huh? During appraisal I was told that colleagues from other departments feedback I was rude to them??? Hmm??? I wanted to take out a mirror and shine back at them like who was the rude one? I'm glad to be out of that toxic place and my mental health has improved significantly.

[@Krlowanigu-mg6eg]

When they have nothing on you they start with non quantitative things like your problem of communication, rudeness etc. Just words.

[@paurience]

I got talked into taking a management position that I was not excited about. I have never wanted to be management, but, you know, "next step". "Promotion to failure" is a thing I've seen way too often. Thankfully I ended up getting out of that situation back to a worker bee position and things are much better now.

[@ltlbee]

Creating competition out of thin air, where there is none - between collegues. Thus braking good relationships between them.

[@cuteprincess441]

This is spot on! Why do so many terrible managers exist? Who is promoting these people?! You have such an eloquent way of speaking.

[@ErickTiki]

they promote problems not good managers.

[@krishkam186]

Companies care about results and profits, not good managers. The reason most management are pricks is because, unfortunately, alot of them can get results. Don't always need to know how to manage down.

[@mahadevovnl]

I'm a first-time CTO for a start-up and I'm taking note. My goal is to create the perfect workplace for the people who work with me. Thanks for sharing this and making the world a better place, people ARE listening and situations ARE changing! 💪

[@mahadevovnl]

Also, I think I have that exact same white closet, I also can't align the doors :(

[@temple85ton]

Micro manager: told me I could not work in office with only lamplight. Told me I must use the over head fluorescent light, that gave me headaches. I told her I would be happy to file a grievance.

[@annapatton4544]

That I believe must be a tripping hazard and most employers would not allow it. Imagine, someone walks down the floor (or comes into your personal office, whichever applies) and trips over a chair leg or something else, they can sue the company for the injury. And so many people go on the workers comp and sit there for months, pretending to have dizziness and/or headaches because they got hurt at work.

[@YelloGoGreen1978]

I've been in leadership roles for about 20 years. Some of my best "mentors", where the terrible managers where I was able to learn what not to do. The other mentors taught me the best three ways to be a leader. 1: learn from your team. Let them teach you what they do. They will give you the information that you need. What works, what doesn't work, and what may allow for better processes. 2: Collaboration. When your team comes to you for assistance, even if you as the leader know an answer, your answer may not be the best answer. Discover the problem. Give your input. Ask if they would like to discuss that change and see if they have any ideas to build on that answer. 3: Give credit to your team for every success, and be ready to fall on your sword for the failures. You're the leader, it's your team to guide. Love the content. Toodaloo! 😊

[@nighthawkron]

Sadly this seems to be the culture in all the companies I've worked for. The most recent was instead of listening to those of us on the front line when we see an issue or find a more efficient/economical process they just ignore our concerns. The latest resulted in the company closing the doors, lost tax base and close to 100 people out of work. You're preaching the truth.

[@mgk2600]

Saw this too many times at my employer..don't listen to us then act surprised when it filters up to management and they come up with a terrible solution that doesn't work or is too complicated

[@soniakaukonen1263]

- "Forgetfulness" - intentional or simply incompetent - Intentional withdrawal from a project / then blaming for "others need to do your work" - Lacking basic knowledge of the task at hand but pretending otherwise (or admitting it in front of others) - Night chats, accusation chats at night - Swapping priorities - Setting up for failure. Critical feedback/blaming without camera on. - Keeping in the dark about important issues affecting livelihood - Ignorance to measureable results and pushing all time more and more work. - Considering planning as no actual work. - Isolating you from good feedback of work mates, team, and mentor to keep on backstabbing. - Preventing you from vacation and doctor visits. Robot work. -Telling you something should not have been a meeting and blaming you when you handle something offline/by chat/mail and tell you should have set up a meeting.

[@heiliger1000]

You are so right. People often leave bad managers as opposed to bad companies. I had a boss that was awful. He simply refused to manage. People got away with murder under him. You'd tell him things were going on and it would go in one ear and out of the other. I was so miserable and unhappy. I would get the majority of the work because he knew he could rely on me. Meanwhile everyone else just chilled. After 2 years it became clear nothing was ever going to change. I got tired of being the only reliable employee in my position so I left. It was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. From what I hear from people that are still there, nothing has changed.

[@NicholasScott83]

As a new development manager, these serve well as tips on what not to do. I'd like to think I don't do these, but it's good to have in the back of my mind. Great work!

[@nebulan]

Definitely reach out for feedback and input from your team. Just because something isn't in someone's job title doesn't mean they aren't skilled at the thing. Good luck. I'm glad you're open to improvement ❤

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

Honestly, you wanting to improve and be self aware already gives you a leg up on other managers. Many of the managers with these red flags have zero ability to self reflect. Good luck with your new job!

[@NicholasScott83]

@@GetWellSoonR.E.M. thanks much!

[@lisagatchett1]

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful. Another red flag that I have encountered is when the manager constantly complains about his/her job to subordinates. From how terrible the pay is, the hours, to his/her boss not returning phone calls or emails. It’s not my business. It’s unprofessional but does send up a huge red flag.

[@Steventrafford]

Been a manager for 25 years, first 10 years I was a failure in comparison. I work as a hotel manager. Normally a high turnover role. I’ve been in roll now 7 years and have the best retention in the company by a distance for last 5 years. 3 principles I hold that influence all decisions I make generally 1) happy people are productive people 2) does the decision effect teams ability to work, create barriers or harm working environment 3) team investment - will it improve team knowledge, working method. The more you invest in your team the more sustainable consistency. My struggles are getting capable people to move on to new positions and grow. No one wants to leave!

[@davidadams421]

All good points! One thing I did learn from my time in the 'corporate bubble', particularly when it comes to poor quality managers, is 'carve your own path'. What I mean by that is, in my experience, you hold your own destiny in your hands, make the call that will get you onto a team doing things you might find interesting, apply for x, do the y, ask for z ... i.e. 'carve your own path'. And one thing I learned doing this is perhaps a little cliché to write down, but is true imho nonetheless, 'it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission'. JFDI.

[@TriSci42]

I couldn't finish watching past the 5 minute mark 😭 it was too much for me after the job I left 2 years ago, too many flash backs to the crappy place. Thank you for your content.

[@thefeedback1478]

I've now resigned from two companies due to my direct manager. For the recent resignation, my previous manager, who was amazing, resigned (retired), and we've had an interim manager until they can hire someone new. Well, nearly a year went by and I had it with the current manager, she's everything this video described, not sure how she was put into her role. Sad stuff, leaving a company after 7 years, but a new journey begins.

[@annapuczyowska8772]

Yes! I feel so validated after a day of gaslighting that I am the problem and my perception is too sensitive. ❤ I would add that it's a red flag when boss or owner of the company instead of shutting you down just keeps promising things and doesn't follow through. Before you know it 3 years pass on promises.

[@mariakupper1029]

3:40 For me it was even worse when I told them that I lack experience in a certain matter and that I’d like to consult with a colleague. They just said they trust me, that I don’t need to talk to the colleague and that it will just be fine. I felt like I was set up for failure - lost, isolated and when it didn’t work (of course), I felt like a failure.

[@mapratt]

Document document document...

[@mariakupper1029]

@@mapratt unfortunately I didn’t - I was too shocked at the time and didn’t allow myself to be angry. Also was afraid I’d get fired. A year later I’m I dire need of therapy cause I turned that anger against myself and let depression into my life. 😔

[@mapratt]

@@mariakupper1029 Ooof. Dang it. I'm sorry to hear this. But you are recognizing it, which is grand. When I was driving to cancer treatments on a daily basis for weeks, I had to work really hard on my practice of finding something to appreciate, whatever situation I found myself in. Turned it into a game. I know how frustrating it can be for people to offer inane platitudes when you're down, and I hope that little seed doesn't simply irritate...

[@1978dakdog]

Both my managers have so many red flags they are created a shortage of them

[@VictorGarcia16]

It is amazing that I have been through almost every example you covered. And over the years, it has completely destroyed my self esteem.

[@jwashburn6768]

I had a micro managing supervisor who did not like me. When my manager left the company, I was moved under her. She then moved me to sit in front of her and made me set my monitor in a position she could see it. That lasted about a month before I was in the VP's office. She was then moved away from everyone. The VP realized he was going to lose good people because of her.

[@KaloyanGeorgiev92]

Most of these topics were what happened to me in my previous place, sadly. Good on you for making the vid - it's an important topic and you provided some good context while articulating it.

[@doveymariedesigns8156]

Thank you for this video. I am a supervisor and often watch your videos to double check that I am the kind of manager I want to be. And this video shows a few areas I can continue to grow in. Where I did not have any of the red flags, I can improve in some areas such as transparent communication and being agenda-driven in my meetings.

[@mattb9664]

How about a video topic on visually identifying a toxic work environment - like during a business meeting visit to another company or during an interview. Big one I've identified over the past 24 years- when all the offices are facing the aisle or walkway where the person/people walking in the walkway are under constant view by everyone in the offices or labs. A startup I had to visit in NYC was like that - everyone knew when everyone else was going to the bathroom or going to lunch or arriving/leaving for the day.

[@KarlMalowned32]

I’m actively seeking a new job right now because I don’t like my manager. The biggest reason why I dislike my manager is her lack of communication. I’m always the last to know about things and I just can’t handle it anymore. The trust I have in my manager is dead. Time to move on. Oh and she also demands coming into the office 5 days a week. I’m ok with 2-3 times a week but all 5 for an office job is ridiculous to me.

[@asadb1990]

An old boss and the rest of upper management were great at giving compliments and congratulations. But when it came to benefitting from the work, all the perks went to the big bosses.

[@blondyh2o2]

The worst thing that’s ever happened to me was being “coached” on how I needed to apologize to my counterpart in front of my counterpart, in which I was being particular on what I was going to apologize for. I didn’t feel like what I did was wrong, but was willing to apologize for the approach and yet was corrected in front of the coworker. I was going to apologize to. The whole interaction was shocking considering I’m a grown adult and not five years old and meeting guidance on how to apologize.

[@prachisharma8237]

I had a manager who portrayed all these traits and quite frankly my experience on the team was so bad. I decided never to go back and honestly it has been a great decision. I am personally doing better, my current manager doesn't ping me for frequent updates, calendar sharing, and what not.

[@sass1ap]

Omg the corner on that cabinet is driving me nuts lol

[@sarahrosen4985]

And now I can't unsee it.

[@alisonmccrady9289]

It's an electronic background, not her actual location

[@JimLambier]

In retrospect, the biggest red flag for me should have been on the first day when my new bosses were just 'too busy' and pawned me off and gave me busy work. I've had this happen twice and both turned out to be terrible managers. One of these managers even made a point to come out of her office, with the sole intention of letting me know that I reminded her of her ex-husband and I walked funny. This manager got to work late and left unexpectedly most days. I made the mistake of letting her know that I needed assistance on a project and was told that coming in earlier and leaving later was an option - for me.

[@nebulan]

Yup, last job quit was management. I kinda wanna go back but decided i won't even consider it until the next contract because the current one is built to prevent work from getting done.

[@nebulan]

My last micromanage experience was the manager insisted on being the one to communicate with other teams. So, someone i was used to working with directly, i had to deal with a middleman directly miscommunicating

[@nebulan]

Not even giving opportunity for input before reassigning to another team when i could be a big help but you assume since my title isn't database admin that i can't help with database so throw a huge project on one dba.

[@nebulan]

I'm just venting. Sorry

[@Zoe-c9z]

This sounds like our congress

[@cftyftyufyfuyfty]

I had a micromanager, who'd give us a list to be done by 8 and would keep coming after us with "where are you at, are you done yet???" and all I'd ever have to say is "is it 8 o'clock? Then I'm not done". In the same shop we had 2 store managers be fired for stealing, one stole hours and another stole merch. Same shop we had a review with a regional manager about an incident of yelling. He asked me "what happened" and I said "Michael was screaming at Lizzy for showing up fir the evening shift when no one told her it was changed to morning overnight" and when asked why I didn't step in I said "Lizzy was handling herself well enough, she wasn't the one being heard from the floor"

[@becklee94]

My old manager literally has every single one of these red flags 😭 It's been almost a year since I quit but her missuse of me still holds heavy.

[@Pinksugarcandy]

A new red flag in a manager for me is being overly supportive in the interview and making me seem like I have a support system. I was unemployed since last February and this February I finally was able to snag an interview for this office and in the interview, I explained to them my story on how I left my previous job because management changed and made working there uncomfortable then my best friend passed away shortly after so I had been out of work due to mental health reasons for the most part and explained to them (bc they asked btw) that my friend passing away made me develop a lot of anxiety and they told me that everything would be perfectly fine and if there was ever any moment where I was feeling anxious because I was new to the job that as long as I was transparent with them that they would make me as comfortable as possible, and then when a situation arose where I got really anxious because I had to man the floor by myself for the first time I got a warning for needing to step away to gather myself after getting everything situated then the next day was fired. So yeah lmao companies and managers never see you as a team member or as family like they make it seem like they do. They only see you as a body and only see you as a number to their ranks

[@johnfrick9639]

I'm not going to use this comment to gripe and complain about the current management "team" at my plant (though I probably could literally type on for HOURS on the subject). Instead I'm going to speak on a time when I had the opportunity to be a Supervisor/ Leader myself. I was working "unarmed security" for an office complex in Arizona. Our brand-new site supervisor talked me into going to 1st shift and becoming the "team-lead". It was more money, more responsibility, basically a "step-up" and, potentially, a step forward. After accepting, it really didn't take me long to truly "see" myself. Many of the qualities that I've been told make me a great worker, were the same qualities that made me a not-so-great (in fact terrible) supervisor. I was one of those "micro-managers" you were speaking of in this video. I also found I REALLY had the wrong temperament for the position. These realizations made me decide to leave the position and the company. What's more, I never wanted to try for a "lead" position ever again. It drove me nuts and, likely, drove the people under me nuts.

[@ALZulas]

I've had a couple of managers now who don't know what they want from me, so they're super vague in task descriptions, and then they get angry when what I give them isn't what they had in their brains. But then if I ask questions to try and get more info about what they're asking, they tell me that I should just know what they mean. I'm not a mind reader. Impossible to please and kills my soul.

[@angiealberts7251]

I have the worst manager of my 40+ years in the workforce. He is passive aggressive, a micromanager, cannot be found when needed, he doesn’t support his staff and a yes man to his upper management. I used to love my job but when this new manager took over I am not happy anymore.

[@CanadianChick811]

Great stuff to know for someone new to the workplace. I appreciate it! Happy Canada Day!

[@frankmorris6765]

I’m having some serious issues with my suits right now. I’m doing my best to just put my head down and go to work but it’s trickling down into my home life and personal relationships. I’m doing my best to keep myself humbled and level headed. But it’s getting tougher.

[@marieh2106]

Watching this I realize there are more red flags in my team than I first thought. Among many other things we have to highlight every mistake made the previous day in front of the entire team and mention how much that mistake cost us. I find that very toxic and it creates a very unhealthy workplace.

[@w-james9277]

Iv worked for three at three different managers at three different firms and they've all lied, told me to lie to clients, don’t share important information, never give praise but very quick to criticise, bully, threaten, entitled, disorganised, play victim, take credit for our work, never empathise with staff, expect their staff to bend over backwards for them and contact us out of hours, on weekends and even on PTO. And then they have a tantrum when one of their staff cracks and hands in their notice. I literally told my last manager that I he was the reason I was leaving after he screamed at me for handing in my notice.

[@nataliiism]

My current manager is a control freak not only in relation to work but also in the work environment , we arent allowed to have lights even even if the weather is dark and we cant see, she controlls my window and the blinds but allows others to have their window how they like , and she also controls the AC in the summer so we have to wear jackets bc of freezing AC , in the winter we also have to wear jackets and gloves bc she refuses to close the windows , when expressing the discomfort she yells at us and shuts us down and continues to control the environment, not to mention she regards us as dumb and uncapable of perform our jobs even tho we do it well

[@samanthahoos9827]

😂 OMG! You just defined several managers that I have to work with and it’s exhausting. I space my vacations out to keep sanity. Most don’t bother with me because I do my job before they can tell me what to do, but I fume when they email me a simple task that I watched them walk by (that only takes a moment).

[@rossker123]

I have a really good manager who wants to give me credit for a project, but I was concerned because our customer was being very unreasonable and I am pretty new, so I asked if I could put my manager as a coauthor on my work so he could run interference, as they respect him and don't know me very well. He was kind enough to do so :)

[@kirsteencampbell6489]

Can I just say…. As a manager, my belief is if members of my team shine, then I shine. My job as a manager is to enable my team, use their skills and expertise, empower them to do their best work. I don’t need to keep all the ‘sexy’ work, because I will get to input into it anyway. I feel like my job is to make myself redundant, and give my team opportunities to get new skills. My current leadership exhibit almost ALL of these red flags.

[@CorgiDaddy2]

My wife's new manager contacted her at 2 AM and was fired the next day. Dude completely ruined her team so now she is having to take time away from her actual work to sit on the interview panel to rebuild the team.

[@blondeyesbluehair]

Today, on a job interview, a manager said: "gen Z has so many demands, they don't want to work on the weekends and evenings and they demand high pay and a lot of vacation days, you know... They are unloyal! Where has the loyalty gone?!". I think you can guess that I did not take the offer, because I believe that loyalty can be won over by good management. You don't have to be gen Z to believe that, you just have to have enough self respect to set boundaries.

[@asadb1990]

Sorry but there is no loyalty anymore. The only thing that can come close is if there is a healthy severance for layoff. Like 6mo yo 1yr pay for the hassle.

[@otoanskye]

It's funny hearing this and just comparing it to 'leaders' in the military.

[@PatriciainOz]

Thank You for doing this and giving examples. I sadly had to leave a position because the manager didn't understand the process he asked the team to do and equally sadly when I left I was asked about the mentorship process that said principal manager did not approve because they didn't have the bandwidth to do it. This is AFTER I was not in the office physically.

[@casstephens3124]

Yep. Though I'm still a kid, I retired after 30 years because of a manager. 3 months later called one of my developers. She was laid off, and 5 others quit. The department shut down.

[@jlf6235]

now we need red flags and green flags in co-workers! also red flags and green flags in your employees(as a manager yourself)!!

[@hollivybez]

My manager passed on changes and said well it’s above my paygrade - yet this manager never pushed back - just a messenger

[@YelloGoGreen1978]

They could do two things in this situation. Explain better why the changes existed. Take down the concerns of the team about those changes. Take those concerns back to the upper management that made the changes to discover what can be further discussed about implementing those changes.

[@douglasrowland9986]

I worked at a company overseas when I had an micromanaging manager. We had a customer that frequently changed their mind on where to ship the product. China had special additional label requirement. If the customer decided to change the destination from China to another country, we had to cover the China label with a blank label. We had at least 20 other labels that were stored on the production floor along with this label. I told him that I should order this label as it would be wasteful to have another department to send a person down to the production floor, ask for a key to the cabinet to check the labels on a daily basis, when I look at all the other labels daily to ensure that they did not fall below the safety stock level. Even HR laughed during the last meeting when I mention that I could have ordered the label every two weeks for the next 5 years with the time he was wasting on the 3 meetings he requested to discuss who would order the label!

[@user-kf6lu4dn2r]

When I was interviewing for my current good job I actually asked this question at the interview. I said well we all know people don't leave jobs they leave managers so does this store have a problem with bad management creating needless turnover? And I actually got the job! Now I'm in the best job of my life with the best pay and benefits of my life and it is awesome.

[@Konrad162]

I have manager that probably match most of the red flags, but I'm also a manager and I don't want to leave team that I'm managing because all this sh*t will dump on them

[@darinakalinova2180]

As long as you have made clear you have done the work, just don't respond any question. I am manager and all what you have said is sooo relevant. The biggest if any can be established as the biggest issue is the politics and political correctness. I have learned 1 major thing, if politics is in the place there is no leadership. And Ego, OMG. Thank you for your videos.

[@ladycav9097]

I own a small business and I’m working on my managerial skills. I would love if you could make videos about how to positively handle these types of situations especially if you’re working to change your own behaviors. I know it’s a lot to ask, but you understand this topic and I would like to learn from you.

[@mauriciocastro6363]

I had 2 bad managers in my 25 years of experience, I quit the first one for good, and I'm about to quit the 2nd. Don't waste your precious time with bad leadership. Your career and loved ones directly impacted are yout top priority.

[@Zoe-c9z]

I always listen to your topics at least twice. Sometimes 3 or 4 times. Valuable insight based on experience. Thank you. Sometimes FIRST IS A LONELY PLACE. LEAVE THE STUMP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GROUND ALONE. RAHAB IS THE ONE WHO SITS STILL. IF SOMETHING IS UNACCEPABLE TO YOU, YOU ARE FREE. THE BIBLE SAYS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO STAY, OR LEAVE, IF YOU DO NOT AGREE.

[@Zoe-c9z]

JOHN 9 SAYS GOD IS LOVE❤

[@nataliabarrios1239]

I feel validated ❤ thank you

[@Zoe-c9z]

GOOD STEWARDS ARE EFFECTIVE WHEN THEY ARE HONEST. IT DOESNT MATTER WHETHER THEY ARE RESPECTED BY UNDERMINING PLAYERS.

[@ViciousBurger27]

I need help. I was in a car accident last week. I didn't know that my work computer was injured due to the accident. The next day at work I made the discovery, my computer did not survive. My project manager said in one breathe "I hope your okay. Do you have another computer to remote in and complete your deadlines today?" I said I think I'm okay, and no i have no extra comouter. So I spent time in between meetings trying to get a new computer set up and trying to take care of my car. Anyways I told my direct manager I didn't like how I was treated. So this morning, I called the managing director of our office to talk about the situation at hand and how I think the management team could use a "emotional intelligence" refresher. I found out on the call that this manager was given a heads up, and called this manager prior to me meeting with the managing director. He said he told me to take the day off, and I refused. The director told me i must have misherad him. I had people at my home listening to him asking me to work extra hours that day too. It's very upsetting to be called a liar by the office. Does anyone have any suggestions on what my next steps should be?

[@Ileleana]

omg so the other day i got told that someone in upper management said that they didnt need to work on the benches in the lab (clinical laboratory in a hospital) to manage the lab.... how are you going to know what works best for employees and the lab if you have no idea how all the processing works?

[@gryphenicedancer8796]

As I have told managers to their face "If you can't do my job how DARE you try to critique me!"

[@carolinemcloughlin9628]

I had one manager who could never give a straight answer even to easy requests. Three managers since, all a dream team.

[@goodwillbunny5773]

In 2010, I quit my job to relocate to another state. Even with a union, that old job was so toxic. All those managers are gone. None were professional. I thought I'd like to comment but my stomach starts churning at the thought!

[@punkypink83]

everyday i thank goodness i don't work in an office. then again ive also seen bad leadership in my job field. it's how we "poached" 2 instructors from another place they were working at.

[@Zoe-c9z]

No necromancers

[@ruth4227]

And we all have those employees as well

[@tracynyquist8839]

When they outright LIE over & over!

[@ericberger4511]

Interviewed for an IT job 15 years ago and definitely asked the hiring manager," does this job pay a bonus?" Hiring manager says yes without hesitation. Flash forward to my first day of work and new hire orientation. Somebody in orientation asked a question about what" bonus level" is mentioned in his offer letter. My offer letter has no bonus level in it at all. It's lunch time that same day and I ask my now new manager, Hey how come my offer letter doesn't mention my bonus? His response" oh gee. I guess I'll have to look into why you're not getting a bonus" I resumed my job hunt that day. I was still stuck with that bastard for 10 years cuz it was right after the Y2K 2001 job crash for IT careers. Learned my lesson boy, double check stuff like bonus status in your offer letter for sure. But the real lesson learned, was what an absolute douchebag that guy turned out to be everyday I worked for him.

[@imhotepjasonduncanson6068]

Thank you for this video, I wish that was available to University Level, Intro to Engineering Coursework. Usually in that course work guest speakers are invite to the classroom and tell the student body about what to expect in the Engineering industry. Again, thank you.

[@andrewdavidson665]

Seen all of those traits over the years. A couple of managers has near enough the entire set. Awful. When I’ve been a lead I’ve never even considered doing that stuff but some people just suck.

[@BusinessEnglishSuccess]

I can add a few more, based on the various dog-shit managers I've had over the years ... 1. The inability to delegate. Often seen by new managers who moved up into the role. 2. The inability to make a decision. A decision might come back later and bite them in the butt, so they claim ignorance. 3. Inconsistent messaging. Often doing a complete 180 on previous statements because "who cares what I said last week?" 4. Treating educated intelligent adults like stupid children. 5. Ignoring feedback and advice from people who actually know what they're talking about. 6. Being too lazy to deal with customers, expecting you to do everything under support instead of paid RFCs and then bitching that the project doesn't make enough profit. 7. Completely lacking any communication and/or presentation skills and embarrassing the whole company every time they have any customer interaction. 8. Creating a huge training session on work practices to get ISO certification and ignoring it all because it would cost money to actually implement. I could go on.

[@mamibrain]

My manager called me before a team meeting to make sure I used "we" instead of "I" when talking about a project *I* was working on alone. She wanted to be included so her manager wouldn't think she wasn't doing anything. She also never acknowledged my contributions in front of her boss so I could get a promotion or a raise. I'm starting a new job in 3 weeks.

[@Krlowanigu-mg6eg]

Those leeches...

[@Rickettsia505]

My last manager accused me of colluding with my coworkers. He had a right to be paranoid. After that, he was so awful that all of us began keeping records of his inappropriate acts.

[@aram5642]

Red flags after you've signed up are much easier to identify than those during recruitment process.

[@SaltSweetgroup]

My worst is discrimination between the team due to gender or nationality. And when they have feedback to you, they don't tell you directly, instead they went ascelation

[@danberes6602]

I just left an employer (State agency) after 2.5 yrs because all of these red flags. It was so stressful, they never backfilled positions when people left (currently they’re down 2 Sr staff and one entry level).

[@markgreen2770]

What about a manager who doesn't bother to show up for work, and if you do see him, he doesn't know how to even say hello.

[@juststoppingby1602]

Does my previous manager win an award if they hit almost all of these flags? You know what? They can politic their way to get that award.

[@andrewgraham6339]

“Go find that out yourself”. It’s as if you work in the same team?

[@TheCases-qb6vz]

I left LabCorp for two managers that did all of these! 100% Indiana LabCorp phlebotomy and Distribution are the worst! I still can't believe that corporate hasn't caught on yet as to why these two departments have such a turnover!

[@t.wayne21]

Lets say that in theory, me and my team are dealing with a narcissistic boss with all of these red flags. People wouldnt wanna leave because the company and actual workflow itself is really great, BUT on the other hand, they wanna leave because of this toxic boss. Any advice on what to do in this theoretical scenario? 🤭

[@cornishpasty4344]

Insane. Everything... yes everything in this relates to my current manager who will THANK GOD no longer be my manager as of this Friday! Because I got a new job! :D

[@sweetietartcuttie]

Do you mind creating an article or a google excel sheet? So, it can be something that people can look back on? This can be for green flags, red flags etc.

[@samm9151]

Im worried. Im in a position that makes me want to build our company and help make it better all around, however, I’m now being given responsibilities and promotions I’m not sure I can take on or am good at. Imposter syndrome feels somewhat right, but I think it’s really just the fear of leading a team of people when I don’t have the leadership I need to help make our company flourish. All I know is that I am mindful of these said red and green flags to try and help guide myself on my own lol.

[@AleTitan]

1:09 Never met a manager or assistant manager that doesn't do this. "That's what the work handbook is for"

[@kitkatliz1495]

helpful, thank you! how do you check for these during the interview phase, so you can choose a good manager to start with?

[@lambertandcolambert6461]

So true !!! 😢

[@kahl4077]

Walgreens Distribution Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois. This is just a description of how they run things there, lol.

[@AleTitan]

You just described every boss I've had and ever potential boss (I've been ghosted after accepting job offers). It kind of makes this video pointless. If EVERYONE is like this, whats the point of even knowing the red flags? The next place you interview will be full with "leaders" like this. And the next and the next and the NEXT job you move to. What's the point?

[@dalestark9505]

do you have a video on red flags on employees?

[@acleary8011]

Finding out via email to the team of a new project and make one responsible for it with no discussion.

[@Copyrightbreaker22]

Good video, am on my way to become one so I can keep this in mind

[@vaughnbay]

Red flags in "Besties".....They forget who signs the paycheck!

[@Lucky13777]

Worst when you have a good manager and then a new one arrives: with toxicity and micromanagement. My wife had this experience. I unfortunately had a toxic manager with generational gap (Boomer) who led all my team to leave a company within a year. Funniest part it was really not his intention, but still he was unbearable

[@kayfritz3032]

What about Managers who can't make decisions and wait way too long? Am I just too impatient?

[@jessmPS]

Ooo so I just had a unique/weird experience getting feedback I asked for from a particular workplace I have done about 4 or 5 interviews for different full time and part time (permanent and part time) positions over the last 10 months … do you have any videos on green or red flags on feedback from both unsuccessful and successful interviews?

[@andrewgraham6339]

Bad leadership breaks great teams at work.