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Powerful Phrases for Challenging Situations with Your Boss

Throughout your career, you'll probably work for many bosses. Because no one is perfect, the good bosses will have some challenging personality traits, quirks, and habits, while the bad bosses will have some redeeming qualities. One thing is certain: whether you consider your bosses good or bad, you're going to like some things they do and dislike others. When something bothers you, you'll need to decide whether to ignore the behavior or speak up. If you choose to say something, confronting your boss is going to be quite different than confronting a coworker. Let's face it: your boss has the upper hand and an advantage over you. He or she may hold the purse strings that pay your ...

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