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Episode 40

How to Deal with a Domineering Boss (Without Losing Your Mind)

Dealing with a toxic, controlling boss? You’re not alone.

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Episode 40

How to Deal with a Domineering Boss (Without Losing Your Mind)

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Dealing with a toxic, controlling boss? You’re not alone.

A domineering manager can drain your energy, kill your confidence, and make every workday feel like a battle.

But you can take back control—without losing your job or your mind.

In this episode, we break down:

✅ How to stay professional (even when they’re not).

✅ Smart ways to manage up, set boundaries, and communicate with power.

✅ When to document everything—and when to walk away.

If you’re stuck under a power-tripping boss, this episode is your playbook.

Comment below: What’s the worst boss move you’ve ever seen?

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📌 Chapters:

0:00 – Intro

0:38 – What to expect from this episode

1:08 – Why you should listen to us

3:03 – Step 1: Dealing with a domineering boss

8:57 – “I lost it yesterday” – Why occasional intensity can help

10:28 – The only time emotions belong at work

13:24 – How to manage up (and why it matters)

16:54 – Set boundaries—firm but respectful

22:45 – Document everything—your protection if things go south

25:29 – The Uber story: toxic culture in action

26:55 – Know when it’s time to walk away

31:09 – Vision: keep your long-term career in focus

34:46 – Culture: how bad bosses build resilience

37:25 – Results: skills that outlast the boss

39:20 – A wild workplace story

44:20 – Don’t let fear trap you in toxicity

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