Toxic boss

Listen to a dialogue in which colleagues share their experiences of a rude manager, covering issues like fear in the workplace, the impact of power imbalances and answer questions about what you heard.

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Why is there talk about John possibly being fired?

a) He asked for a promotion

b) He has been away for personal reasons

c) There are serious issues with his behavior at work

What happened with Jessica's project idea?

a) She was praised and received an award

b) John took credit for her idea and she got no recognition

c) She refused to present the idea at the meeting

What did Jessica notice when she read the meeting notes?

a) Her name was missing, and it looked like John's idea

b) Her name was mentioned multiple times

c) John's name was missing from the notes

What was Emma's personal experience working with John?

a) He always praised her ideas

b) She attended meetings where people were afraid to speak

c) She worked closely with him and had a good relationship

According to Emma, what was the bigger problem with John's behavior?

a) He was always late to meetings

b) He never listened to anyone's ideas

c) He was unpredictable and could turn against people suddenly

What did Stuart say about women working with John?

a) Women often had a harder time and felt uncomfortable

b) Women were treated better than men

c) Women always received credit for their work

What is happening now regarding John's behavior?

a) He has already been replaced

b) Everyone decided to ignore the situation

c) A full investigation is being launched