(CNW)Everyone encounters less-than-perfect supervisors at
some point in their careers.
While professionals cannot control their managers'
behaviour, they can change how they react to it, notes Diane
Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam, a staffing service
specializing in the placement of administrative professionals.
"Employees who attempt to understand their boss' motivations
are better equipped to defuse tension rather than add to it,"
said Domeyer.
Following are three common types of challenging bosses:
    
- The box of chocolates: You never know what you're
going to get with this boss. Understand your supervisor's
disposition has little to do with you. Don't take things
personally. Remain calm and composed.
    
- The bully: This boss wants to do things his or her
way, or no way at all. Deal with this person the same way you
would a bully: Stand up for yourself.
    
- The micro-manager: Because trust is usually the issue, try to do everything in your power to build it.
