How to Deal With an Insecure Boss

Learn the fine art of emotionally managing up.

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Victoria Christie
April 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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Now, where were we? Oh yes! Today, we chatted with Heather R. Younger, a workplace culture and employee engagement expert and the author of The Art of Self-Leadership, about what to do when your boss is insecure and requires lots of validation. Proceed with caution! ⚠️

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