Any experience with having the person you report to that’s also a leader in your agency who openly talks about how the agency is failing, incompetent, ridiculous, pointless, and doomed to fail? I want to listen and be a confident and trusted resource. But I t’s getting difficult to get through the workday emotionally…

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I suppose you could encourage them to leave and try to get their job

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Unacceptable. Leadership is about rallying the troops and keeping everyone optimistic and focused. Too few leaders are equipped to do the job. If you can call them on it, I would. Otherwise, do your best to be the leader your people below you need, and shield them from the toxic pessimist. Good luck!!

Here at Ogilvy, our leaders frequently start meetings with “we’re the best” and interjects show-&-tells with “we’re known for strategy at Ogilvy” or “don’t forget, we’re the best creative agency!” The impact it’s had on morale is palpable even in the midst of monthly layoffs.

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This definitely gets draining but I’d rather have a truthful leader who I can respect than one who blindly tows the company line.

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