There she is. Every day she stands around casting about that sly smile that only has one meaning to it; a sly supervisor smile of hate and discontent. We have all had a boss, or we currently work for one, that at times seems hell bent on accomplishing only one thing in life: making our day miserable. Difficult bosses can be a damper on anyone's work day, and no matter how much we try we cannot avoid them. Sometimes they challenge you with unattainable deadlines or last minute projects. Other times they attack you with the dreaded, "hey by the way," as you're walking out the door to start your night out on the town with family or friends. They know and understand that your response to these situations is directly tied to your future promotions and employment. Dealing with these types of bosses not only can be difficult but also a career ender if handled in an unprofessional manner. Difficult bosses are, at times, the only thing holding your career back.
Don't fret, there is hope! There are people out there that have figured out the verbal and non-verbal judo aspects of the human body language and speech. These people, often motivational speakers, have spent a good amount of time dealing with many of the same problems that you encounter on a daily basis and through trial and error of their own they have figured out how and when you should deal with that difficult boss in your life. Seminars on human communication are a great way to gain these trade secrets on handling difficult superiors. Many companies, if sold on the idea, may not only provide you the time off but may also cover some of the expenses. Even if they don't, the seminar will still be a worthwhile venture for you as an individual.
Companies realize that not only do many of these motivational speakers benefit you, but also benefit the business as whole. For example, if you have a team assembled to handle a project for a client that is time sensitive and worth a lot of revenue to both parties involved, a difficult boss or team leader can become a detriment to the project and end up costing not only the client but the parent company as well. If, however, you have the tools in their verbal tool box to deal with such an individual, you may end up more easily overcoming the roadblock and finish the project on or ahead of schedule. This is just one minor example of being able to deal with that difficult boss or team lead in your life, and with enough luck and preparation you may one day pass him or her on the promotion ladder.
Difficult bosses are a challenge we all face at one time or another. How we deal with them can often dictate our success in the near, and sometimes far, future. Expand your professional toolbox by attending a seminar on human communication. Your career may hang in the balance.
Frederick Grey is a native of Washington, and currently resides in Southern California. Cias Hart is a veteran living in the greater Phoenix area. If you have a hard time dealing with toxic people such as difficult bosses, consider attending a seminar on human communication. If you are interested in attending or hosting a seminar on defusing difficult people, contact Marsha Petrie Sue, a renowned public speaker who specializes in professional communication skills.
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