Have you ever felt like you're running on a professional treadmill, moving but not really getting anywhere? Today we’re going to dive deep into a critical first step of any meaningful career change: understanding yourself.

Have you ever felt stuck in your career, like you're running on a hamster wheel with no clear direction? If so, you're not alone.

Imagine you’re on a boat, but you’re not quite sure where it’s headed. The captain hasn’t shared a destination, the crew is unsure of their roles, and everyone is just trying to keep things afloat.

Meet the Credit Hog. This is the boss who swoops in to take credit for team achievements, glossing over the hard work, ideas, and contributions of the people who made it happen.

Meet the Conflict Avoider—the boss who sidesteps difficult conversations, ignores team tensions, and avoids dealing with issues head-on.

The Non-Communicator is the boss who doesn’t share key information, fails to give feedback, and leaves the team constantly guessing about what’s going on.

Ah, the Criticizer—the boss who seems to have something negative to say about everything. No matter how hard the team works or how much effort they put in, it’s never good enough.

Let’s talk about the Overloader boss. You know the type—the one who keeps piling on more and more work without considering the capacity or well-being of the team.

We’ve all dealt with a Blame Shifter boss—the kind who’s always looking for someone else to point the finger at when things go wrong.

Everyone wants to feel valued at work, but when a boss starts playing favorites, things can go south fast. The Favoritist Boss singles out certain employees for special treatment while others feel like they’re stuck in the shadows.

Enter the Ghost Boss—the one who’s never around when you need them, provides little to no feedback, and makes you wonder if you even have a boss at all. If you’ve ever worked for one, you know how frustrating it can be.

Let’s talk about micromanagement—one of the quickest ways to lose the trust and respect of your team. While it might seem like you’re just making sure everything’s done right, micromanaging can seriously backfire.