Understanding Threatened Bosses and Building Confidence

What is a common sign that your boss might feel threatened by you?

• They praise you publicly.

• They give you a raise.

• They expect you to contribute without credit.

• They offer you more vacation days.

How can credit snatching by a boss sometimes benefit your career?

• It makes you more popular among colleagues.

• It leads to immediate promotions.

• It can help if the boss needs you to succeed.

• It always harms your career.

What is a key strategy to maintain confidence when facing a negative boss?

• Rely solely on external validation.

• Seek constant praise from peers.

• Focus on building internal confidence.

• Ignore all feedback.

What mindset might a boss have if they feel threatened by your potential?

• Growth mindset.

• Fixed mindset.

• Abundance mindset.

• Scarcity mindset.

Why might a boss assign you less significant work if they feel threatened?

• To train you for a new role.

• To help you relax.

• To give you more free time.

• To keep you from being noticed by others.

What is a potential consequence of being overloaded with busywork?

• Gaining new skills relevant to your career.

• Increased visibility in the company.

• More opportunities for promotion.

• Being kept out of important projects.

What is a crucial skill to develop when dealing with busywork from a threatened boss?

• Delegating all work to others.

• Saying yes to all tasks.

• Ignoring all assignments.

• Effectively saying no.

What is a common tactic used by bosses to prevent you from accessing senior leadership?

• They give you leadership training.

• They gatekeep you from senior leadership.

• They promote you quickly.

• They encourage you to network.

How might a threatened boss react if you establish relationships with senior leaders?

• They will give you more responsibilities.

• They will promote you immediately.

• They will try to sabotage those relationships.

• They will support your networking efforts.

What is a sign that your boss is unlikely to promote you?

• They frequently praise your work.

• They give you high-visibility projects.

• They disregard your potential and achievements.

• They offer you leadership training.