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What to do when your boss is a know it all?

Leia Doyle

What to do when your boss is a know it all?

Bramson provides recommendations for coping with Expert Know-It-Alls:

  1. Prepare as well as you can. Always do your homework.
  2. Work for limited delegation goals.
  3. Don’t fight their expertise.
  4. Use questions to point out problems.
  5. Help your boss save face.
  6. There may be a bonus.

Should your boss know where you live?

“Your employer has a right to know that you’re able to do your job in your remote work location, but they don’t have a right to tell you exactly how to set it up unless they themselves are going to pay for that room addition they want you to have for a private office.”

How do I keep my boss informed?

Keep your manager informed!

  1. Be practical and keep it short.
  2. You want to be concise, keep it to the accomplishments and the challenges that are ongoing.
  3. No complaining, no judgements, no blaming, keep it positive.
  4. You need to be candid, if there are obstacles you are dealing with, state them and explain.

How do you shoot down a know it all?

Here’s how.

  1. Thank Them For Their Advice.
  2. Use The “Yes, But” Tactic.
  3. Respond In Nonthreatening Ways.
  4. Agree To Disagree.
  5. Introduce Alternative Thoughts.
  6. Start Asking Them Questions Instead.
  7. Lead By Example.
  8. Keep A Sense Of Humor.

How do you know if you’re a know it all?

10 ways to spot a know-it-all:

  1. Their life’s a mess but they’re telling others how to live.
  2. They haven’t failed big in the last five years.
  3. They seldom take advice.
  4. They judge quickly.
  5. They’re brilliant at pointing out problems but reluctant to take action.
  6. They can always do it better, even if they’ve never done it.

How do you deal with someone who thinks they are better than you?

Just say, “cool” or “congratulations,” and change the subject. If your friends are genuinely more knowledgeable about a topic than you are, it’s fine to be respectful of their knowledge, but if they are acting so superior that they refuse to let you contribute to the conversation, you need to stand up for yourself.