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How to thrive, even when you hate your boss

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Maja Djikic

At one point during your working career, you've probably had a boss whose management style just felt, well, off. Maybe they had a different approach than what you were used to. Or perhaps they displayed some bad management traits, like bullying, absenteeism, or micromanagement. Or maybe they were just plain toxic. Is there anything you can do to fix the situation, or are you stuck with a bad boss forever?

On the latest episode of Manage This!, we chatted with associate professor Maja Djikic about how — if at all — you can salvage a difficult boss relationship, what everyone needs in order to thrive at work, and when to simply walk away from a bad situation.

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Maja Djikic is an associate professor of organizational behaviour and HR management at the Rotman School of Management.