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How do you deal with being smarter than your boss?
Here are some ideas to help you deal with being smarter than your boss:
- Never ever badmouth or gossip about your boss.
- Be as useful as possible.
- Be positive, not resentful.
- Work with them, not against them.
- Never disagree publicly.
- Don’t take it personally.
- Be respectful in communication.
What are some strategies you would use to handle a bad boss?
How to deal with a difficult boss
- Determine your boss’ motivations.
- Take responsibility when necessary.
- Choose your words carefully.
- Empathize.
- Don’t discuss your boss with coworkers.
- Anticipate expectations.
- Practice your leadership skills.
- Study your boss’ communication style.
What to do if you are smarter than your boss?
What to Do If You’re Smarter than Your Boss. Ask yourself if you’re genuinely smarter than your manager or if it’s possible that you’re more qualified in some areas but not others. “As people move up it’s natural to get better at leading and managing while losing your technical edge,” says McKee.
Are you more capable or competent than your boss?
There’s a very good chance you’re right—that you are more capable or competent than your boss. In fact, according to the experts, this isn’t so uncommon, and it can be extremely frustrating.
Are You brainier than your boss?
It’s one thing to feel you are brighter than your boss. It’s quite another to be wise enough to make that talent work for you. If you are, in fact, brainier than the person you work for—and let’s face it, this does happen—you have two problems: maintaining your alliance with your boss, of course.
Do you feel like your supervisor is less qualified than you?
“Chances are that you’re not the only one who feels that your supervisor is less qualified than you.” Work with them, not against them. You still have a job to do and if your focus is on why someone not as qualified as you is your boss instead of the other way around, you’ll drive yourself crazy, Teach says.