Discover what awaits inside “Breaking Free from Toxic Leadership” by browsing through our detailed table of contents.
Preface
About this Book
Chapter 1: Why Are So Many Bosses Bad Leaders?
Just a Bad Leader, or a Toxic Boss?
The Challenges of Leadership Selection
Experience in Leading vs. Quality of Leadership
Career Success vs. Leadership Effectiveness
The Rise of Bad Leaders
Psychological Factors
The Peter Principle
Why It Matters to You
Chapter 2: About Manipulation
Influence or Manipulation?
The Prevalence of Manipulation in the Workplace
The Psychological Background of Manipulation and Power Dynamics
The Importance of Recognizing and Addressing Manipulative Behavior
Chapter 3: Understanding Manipulative Behavior and Tactics Employed by Manipulative Bosses
The Psychology Of Manipulative Bosses
Attachment Theory in Workplace Dynamics
Common Manipulation Tactics
The Role of Workplace Culture in Fostering Manipulative Behavior
Are You a People Pleaser?
Case Studies of Manipulative Bosses and Toxic Work Cultures
The Pandemic Effect: Exacerbating Workplace Manipulation
Chapter 4: Detecting Manipulative Tactics
Identifying Signs of Manipulation
Assessing the Work Environment – is Your Workplace Toxic?
Trusting Your Instincts and Intuition
Chapter 5: Confronting your Boss – or Better Not?
First Things First: Assess the Situation and Gather Evidence
Choosing the Right Time and Setting for the Conversation
Approaching the Conversation with Assertiveness and Clarity
Setting Boundaries and Standing Up for Yourself
Evaluating the Outcomes and Considering Next Steps
When to Escalate the Issue or Consider Alternative Employment Options
When Confronting your Boss Might not be a Good Idea
Chapter 6: Understanding and Changing Core Beliefs
What are Core Beliefs?
How Core Beliefs Influence Reactions to Manipulation
Techniques to Identify Harmful Core Beliefs
Steps to Challenge and Modify Core Beliefs
How Changing Core Beliefs can Improve Your Workplace Resilience
Chapter 7: Personal Coping Strategies and Resilience-Building Techniques
Establish Boundaries
Develop a Support Network
Engage in Self-Care and Stress Management
Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Adopting the Observer Role
Are You a Perfectionist Yourself?
Seek Clarity Through Professional Support
Chapter 8: Self-Care and Stress Management
Recognizing the impact of manipulative behavior on mental well-being
Creating a Personalized and Holistic Self-Care Routine
Effective Stress Management Techniques: A Toolkit for Resilience
Chapter 9: Developing Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
The Power of Self-Awareness
Unlock the Power of Empathy
Building Assertiveness and Setting Boundaries
Practice Effective Communication
Practical Exercises and Strategies for Skill Development
Chapter 10: Responding to Manipulative Behavior
Understanding Your Response Options
The Importance of Assertiveness in Responding to Manipulation
Practical Techniques for Responding to Manipulative Tactics
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Responding to Manipulation
Case Studies: Effective Responses to Manipulative Behavior
Chapter 11: Advocating for a Healthy Workplace Culture
The impact of organizational values and leadership styles
Identifying Toxic Team Dynamics
Encouraging open communication and collaboration
Supporting colleagues experiencing manipulation
Conclusion
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