Ep 68 - When You and Your Boss Don’t Get On

Tension between managers and their direct reports isn't unusual but it can make work feel difficult and uncomfortable. This tension usually comes down to different leadership styles, communication styles, priorities or personalities. In this week’s podcast, I share: The most common reasons tensions occur and practical tips to defuse them Why we should value different leadership styles The types of communication styles using the Insights Profile How you can apply these insights to yourself as a line manager I hope you find these tips helpful, particularly when it comes to managing and influencing upwards and sideways. OTHER HELPFUL PODCAST EPISODES Ep 18: How to leave bullying bosses in the past: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/how-to-leave-bullying-bosses-in-the-past Ep 25: How to disagree with people more senior than you: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-25-how-to-disagree-with-people-more-senior-than-you Ep 31: How To Have More Gravitas: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-31-how-to-have-more-gravitas   DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP BRAND Join me in my free taster workshop, Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand, on Monday 15 November at 12:30pm.  Learn how to take control of how others perceive you at work, get clear on the kind of leader you want to be and uncover your Zone of Genius. Get more details and reserve your spot here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leadership-brand-workshop   INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back! Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic.  Join the masterclass here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leader    CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!