How to Spot a Sadistic Boss (It's Not What You Think) | EP4

A toxic boss steals your credit, a sadistic boss gives you the wrong information and waits for you to fall. Here's how to tell the difference between a toxic boss and a sadistic boss. A toxic boss steals your credit because they want the promotion, that's instrumental, there's logic to it and you can protect yourself.

A sadistic boss gives you the wrong information, encourages you to present it to the board and then sits back with a subtle smile as you're publicly humiliated in front of the entire executive team. There's no promotion in it, no bonus, their only reward is a visible stress on your face. That's everyday sadism at work.

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