AMY GALLO: Of the many flavors of bad bosses out there, one of the most common and most painful to work for is the insecure manager.
Insecure bosses can be nitpicky micro-managers or paranoid meddlers who make you question your every move.
And if they see you as a threat, they may even try to damage your career.
If you've ever doubted yourself because your boss doesn't have faith in you or shoots down your ideas without any explanation or blames you for their lack of success, this video is for you.
So how do you're dealing with an insecure manager?
Here are some common traits.
They're overly concerned about what others think of them.
They can't make a decision or stick with one.
They're always highlighting their own expertise or credentials, sometimes putting down others to make themselves feel better.
They require that every decision in detail have their approval.
