Bad Boss by Gibbings, Michelle -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Epigraph Title Page Copyright About the author Acknowledgements Preface

Confessions of a bad boss Why this book and why now How to use this book

Introduction

The leadership deficit Good leadership matters to all of us Eight myths of the modern workplace Four steps to freedom and fulfilment The leadership pressure chamber

PART I What to do if you …: work for one

1 ASSESS : your position

Fact versus fiction Own your impact Put yourself in their shoes Challenge yourself Assess your boss's style Pre-match check

2 STRATEGISE : your options

Stop whingeing, start advancing You go first Check your position Invest in the boss bank Know your currency Increasing the value Pick your power play Set boundaries to deal with pester power Reshape your role Seek connections

3 ACT : with intent

Flip the boss lens A nudge in the right direction Negotiate your position Aim for the 3 Cs Break the drama binge

4 REFLECT : on progress

Reflect, learn and grow A progress stocktake Know when to cash out Watch for fallout Sense check your reality

PART II What to do if you …: wmanage one

5 ASSESS : the situation

Check yourself Open your eyes Sense check weak signals Informal sources Formal sources Uncover the root cause Sanity check Culture doesn't fit They're out of their depth

6 STRATEGISE : the path forward

Reality bites What to do if it's YOU What to do if it's THEM What to do if it's the ENVIRONMENT

7 ACT : with purpose

Enter the arena Get ready to be real Ready the field for progress

8 REFLECT : on outcomes

Should they stay or go? Double check the data Is enough enough? It's decision time Lessons learned Your leadership legacy

PART III What to do if you …: are one

9 ASSESS : where you're at

Time to open your eyes Pressure to perform Green, yellow or red? How did you score?

10 STRATEGISE : your development

Creating your leadership playbook Indicator 1: Open your heart and mind to awareness Indicator 2: Close the authenticity gap Indicator 3: Accept your mission Indicator 4: Develop a feast mindset Indicator 5: Break your power addiction Indicator 6: Build courageous and healthy relationships Indicator 7: Establish team norms and purpose

11 ACT : with integrity

Build good habits Avoid the stereotypes Check your expectations Bring out their best Let them be them Leadership is facilitation Find time for you

12 REFLECT : on growth

Mirror, mirror … Progress takes time Five traps to trip you up Culture check Build your support crew Don't stop

Where to next? A message from Michelle Sources Index End User License Agreement