I Worked for the "Miranda Priestly" of Real Estate 10 Ways to Survive a Toxic Boss | FLN Episode 10

1. Master Emotional Detachment Don’t take the drama personally. Narcissistic bosses thrive on creating chaos and confusion. Your calm is your power.

2. Document Everything Narcissistic bosses rewrite history. Keep receipts emails, texts, meeting notes because “I never said that” will become their favorite line.

3. Flatter Strategically You’re not feeding the beast; you’re managing it. A well-placed “Great idea!” can add some niceness into the workplace

4. Don’t Confuse Chaos for Urgency Their “emergencies” often aren’t. Learn to distinguish between what’s truly critical and what’s just another power play disguised as urgency.

5. Build a Reputation Beyond Them They’ll take credit for your wins and deflect blame for their mistakes. Network intentionally, let other people know what you’re capable of.

6. Focus on Skill Extraction Take lessons from your time working for this person. There are still qualities that you can learn from them.

7. Learn the Art of the Smile When the criticism comes (and it will), smile, nod, and don’t engage. Save your energy for the work that matters.

8. Don’t Expect Empathy Waiting for validation from a toxic boss is like waiting for escrow to close without paperwork, it’s not happening. Validate yourself.

9. Keep An Exit Strategy Always have your résumé, network, and confidence in order. A toxic boss can turn on you faster than a luxury market correction.

10. Leave Gracefully and Gloriously When you’ve learned what you came for, walk away on your own terms. No drama, no tears...just quiet, professional victory.

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