Get Hired with Andrew Seaman How to Spot a Bad Boss and Avoid Becoming One Yourself
Oct 1, 2025
Mita Mallick, a best-selling author and leadership expert, dives into the nuances of effective management. She reveals how unprepared many managers are and shares red flags to spot a bad boss during interviews. The conversation highlights how toxic bosses hinder employee potential and discusses the damaging effects of talent-hoarding managers. Mita also introduces key moments when leaders might falter and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in preventing poor leadership habits.
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Promoted Without Management Training
- Mita Mallick recalled her first promotion where nobody taught her how to manage and it became chaotic.
- She highlighted being promoted for individual output without training to direct others as a common failure.
Vet Managers During Interviews
- Do watch for interview red flags like disengaged interviewers, rescheduled meetings, or long multi-stage processes without clarity.
- Do contact current or former employees on LinkedIn and ask specific questions about the first 90 days and working with the manager.
Managers Shape Company Performance
- Management quality is the foundation of great companies because managers coach people to improve and deliver results.
- Poor behaviors like micromanaging or talent-hoarding chip away at employees' ability to do their best work.
