Secrets of the Career Game 84. How to Outsmart a Micromanaging, Credit-Stealing, Gossip-Loving Boss
Some bosses are great. Others… force you into a game you never asked to play.
In this episode, Kendall Berg unpacks the real rules of surviving the workplace when you're dealing with toxic leadership—micromanagers, credit thieves, and internal gossip machines. Whether you're trying to manage up, navigate internal politics, or just stay sane in a dysfunctional team, Kendall gives you the scripts, mindset shifts, and tactical moves to stay in the game without selling your soul.
Learn how to stay visible without looking desperate, build your "network tree" to future-proof your next move, and why internal transfers might just be your secret career weapon. Because sometimes the issue isn't you—it's the broken org chart above you.
💡 Plus: Kendall shares how to create a regular update tracker, shut down gossip without drama, and leverage peers to escape your boss's political tornado.
In this episode, we discuss:-
What should I do if my boss micromanages me?
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How do I get credit for my work when my boss steals it? How do I manage toxic office politics without quitting?
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Should I leave or try for an internal transfer?
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What are signs my boss is sabotaging my career?
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