Comments on: Corralling The Bad Boss

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:08:59 +0000

A good leader spends equal time in the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat. Both have jobs, no less important. Our team is a mixture of Empathizers and Instigators, and we’re learning how to capitalize on our unique differences. Neither is the leader of the relationship, because both are, as in “co-leaders” or “co-communicators.”

By: Paxton

Paxton — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:04:54 +0000

A bad boss puts his feet up on the desk, leans back in his big chair in the most relaxed way, and takes credit for things he hasn’t really done. I should know. I have one.

By: John

John — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:03:00 +0000

I’m one of the E-type Empathizer leaders you talk and write about. I used to lack confidence because I was worried about meeting all my obligations. Do E-types have trouble with delegating? I try to do most of the work myself, so I don’t have to worry about somebody else not doing it.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:11:11 +0000

I’m not blaming anybody. I’m an I-type boss. Good employees take a rejection of WHAT is involved vs. a rejection of YOU. Aren’t E-types too prone to feeling rejected?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:16:26 +0000

I come across to “easy-going” to my boss and family. I have the image that nothing much gets to me or bothers me. But that’s not true. When I stand up for myself by saying “No” people act all shocked. Is this a common problem of E-type communicators?