Author: Poonam Taprial
MYTH: I have been humiliated by mi manager in public. REALITY: The manager might have be n provoked; or he is the kind who doesn’t follow the ‘respect the …
MYTH: A manager should be transparent in providing the reason behind the sudden exit of a coworker. FACT: There could be some sensitive information involved and so it cannot …
QUESTION: My manager will be unhappy if I discuss issues with his boss. REALITY: There is nothing wrong in this provided you keep your manager in the loop. ‘Skip-level’ …
MYTH: I have said ‘no’ to my manager for an additional responsibility as it’s unchallenged. REALITY: If you do not provide the right reason, the manager will think that …
QUESTION: I have become a pawn in my manager’s games. REALITY: If you are convinced you are doing the right thing, then you should have no fear. As one …
MYTH : I feel there is a glass wall between me and my manager. REALITY: Either your manager is very reserved or you are not confident enough to …
MYTH: I will be considered hard-working if the manager sees me at work early morning or late evenings. REALITY: Managers distinguish between the time you have put into your …
MYTH : My manager has done a lot for me, so I can’t leave the company. REALITY: Your manager may leave the company without thinking about you. Every manager loves …
QUESTION: My new manager thinks I am loyal to my previous manager, who is now my manager’s peer. REALTY: You might have passed on some information to your previous …
QUESTION: I want a transfer from my team, but my manager is blocking it. REALTY: Your future boss should be applying pressure to rope you in, if you are …
