What To Do When You Have a Poor Leader

Let’s face it, not every leader we work for is brilliant.  But even if your boss isn’t the best, you still have the power to lead your team well.  In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I’m sharing three practical ways you can manage up when the person above you isn’t leading effectively.  In this episode, you’ll learn: How to clarify the bigger picture to help your boss prioritise Ways to proactively seek feedback, even in a feedback vacuum Why sharing wins and team success makes your boss (and you) look good  Managing up isn’t about manipulation.  It’s about leading with intent, creating clarity for your team, and making life easier for everyone, including yourself. The Leaders Kitbag Email If you found this episode helpful, don’t miss out on future insights and tools. Sign up for The Leaders Kitbag Email via the link below for more tips, insights, and tools like this delivered directly to your inbox so you never miss a thing. https://mailchi.mp/ab0a5c279d78/bml  #LeadOn 

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The Leader’s Kitbag is the podcast that reveals what it really takes to lead and scale successfully—whether you’re growing a company, a business unit, or a team inside a larger organisation. Hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton, the show blends practical tips with deep insights through three distinct formats: #1. Leading the Scale-Up – Candid, long-form interviews with CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and authors who’ve faced the real challenges of scaling. These episodes dive into the key decisions, hard-earned lessons, and people-first strategies that made the biggest difference. #2. Leader’s Kitbag Episodes – Short, solo episodes (just 6 minutes) with Ben, sharing no-nonsense leadership and management advice you can apply immediately. #3. Shorts – High-impact clips from interviews past and present—including Leading the Scale-Up and the archive of The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast—designed to give you insight and inspiration in under 3 minutes. At the heart of every episode is the belief that great businesses are built by great people—and that human connection is the true currency of leadership. If you're looking for honest conversations, actionable tools, and a clearer path to leadership success, this is your kitbag for the journey.