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A turncoat boss requires special care

    Your boss, John, has done it again. And once again you feel you've been had.

    Dealing with a dicey internal political situation, you confided in him. You needed his sponsorship and told him so. You gave him a compelling rationale for your position and described how he could be helpful. His response came as a great relief.

    Empathic, concerned, thoughtful, he assured you that you would have his total support. So you slept well and attended the meeting relaxed and confident. And John, in the loveliest, most gracious way -- acting as if he were giving you a gift -- torpedoed your request.

    Still worse, afterward, he evinced no contrition, not even a twinge of discomfort. He offered no explanation and acted as though you should be happy with the outcome. A turncoat boss requires special care (Continued on the Washington Business Journal website.)

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