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What are the most common ways that a boss hurts company culture?

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    Negatively speaking of current direction. Not communicating with subordinates and telling subordinates how/what to do and not do the same while performing your job duties, practice what you preach.

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    Unfair treatment

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    Cutting benefits

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    Not leading by example Dismissing employees in front of other employees. Gossiping about employees Not setting clear goals and standards or a clear trajectory of promotions.

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    Inappropriate behavior, cheating, lying, taking credit for someone else's contributions, showing favoritism, etc.

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    Micromanaging, controlling, demeaning, not leading, over managing. Not leading from the front.

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    Not taking the time to speak with employees and listen to their feedback.

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    talking behind people's backs. being negative.

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    Lack of knowledge about the job

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    micromanagement of team without a proper reason or goal in mind. lack of support for team when issues arise. not being transparent about changes in company or not making team feel safe or confident in the direction of the team. Not giving proper attention and/or listening to employees when having meetings about performance, check ins etc.