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Dealing with Your
Incompetent Boss
by Amy Gallo
We all complain about our bosses from time to time.
Some of us even consider it part of our job descriptions.
But there’s a difference between watercooler griping
and paralyzing frustration, just as there’s a clear dis-
tinction between a manager with a few fl aws and one
who is truly incompetent. So how can you handle your
bad boss?
What the Experts Say
“Most people have had experience with someone who is
incompetent, or at least unhelpful,” says Annie McKee,
coauthor of Becoming a Resonant Leader: Develop Your
Emotional Intelligence, Renew Your Relationships, Sus-
tain Your Effectiveness. That’s ...