BEWARE: MONSTERS at work

Ghostly Managers. Zombie Employees. Energy Vampires

As it’s Halloween I have been very caught up GHOSTBUSTING, slaying VAMPIRES and ending the ZOMBIE apocalypse in YOUR business.

My Monster MD

I reckon most of us are dealing with or have dealt with a MONSTER at work. I had an MD that was a bully. They would shout, bang the table, and alter the facts to get their own way. I think they were one of those corporate psychopaths: brilliant, yes but scary as all hell. No empathy. No filter. No self-control.

Tools to help you tame those crazies

Back then I didn’t have the tools or confidence to deal with their tantrums. I have been around the block a few times since. Now I know better and as a coach I want to share these insights and tools with you.

Each of my LinkedIn posts this week identified the traits of a few different MONSTERS. I share tips on how to deal with these crazies.

Have a read, please join the conversation and share your horror story. Hit reply with a share. I will send you a copy of my bestseller Powerful Conversations for Managers.

GHOSTLY MANAGERS: 
They avoid decisions, approvals and meetings. They are taking the wage but not doing the work. They hide in plain sight, avoid connection and commitments. They never respond.

ENERGY VAMPIRES SUCK:
They talk at you, are self-obsessed, negative and make everything about themselves. They diminish your feelings and experiences and push the spotlight back on themselves.

MANAGERS MAKE ZOMBIES:
Only 1 in 10 employees feel they can speak up. The other 9 are ZOMBIES that are quiet quitting, compliance focused and muted by Managers that fail to say good morning or thank you.

If you are dealing with a MONSTER. I promise you this will end soon. It might not feel like it now, but it will pass.

Stay strong and keep pushing back.

I am here for anyone that needs me, so share your horror stories. I love this stuff!