The Young Leader Challenge: Dealing with an insecure boss

The workplace of today is not the easiest of places to settle into comfortably. With the daily pulls & pushes from clients & customers, demanding bosses, tight deadlines...the list goes on.

The objective of The Young Leader Challenge is to bring together and share various perspectives around a circumstance/issue that one could face in the workplace.

Case Study

Shraddha is a top performer, but is struggling to do well under her insecure boss. Instead of providing guidance and leadership, her boss takes credit for her work and, also shows her in a bad light whenever possible in front of the seniors. What should she do?

A. Build communication with the boss

B. Reach out to the boss's boss

C. Look for another job

D. Any other

Let us know your comments (50 words max.) by today.

Please remember to share your full name as part of the answer.

The best answers will be featured in The Economic Times issue dated 22 January, 2013.