Bad bosses are blatantly terrible. Whether it’s their condescending attitude, lack of constructive feedback, or micromanaging tactics, it’s usually clear when you’re dealing with a difficult manager.

Seven years ago, I dreaded going to work. I came in early, before anyone else arrived, and stayed late—just to avoid running into one person in the hallway: my boss. When I first joined the company, ...

The steady flow of uncertain news about the economy indicates that American companies are under tremendous pressure to improve profits. No question, that pressure is felt all the way up and down the ...