Today on The Urban Mix with Adwoa Afranewaa Frimpong, the conversation turned to the workplace as the team discussed a question many employees can relate to: How do you handle a difficult boss?
Guests Rhodalin Apenteng Aku and Kofi Boamah joined Adwoa to share their thoughts. Rhodalin began by describing a difficult boss as someone who is often autocratic and hard to communicate with.
“You can’t always get through to them,” she said. “So the best thing to do is to focus on your work and do it well.”
Kofi agreed, adding that in many cases, doing your job diligently is the best way to protect your peace and reputation.
“If your boss is unreasonable, don’t let it discourage you,” he said. “Let your work speak for itself.”
Listeners also joined the conversation through Orange FM’s WhatsApp line, sharing their own advice and experiences. DJ Zee wrote, “Don’t take things personally. Keep your confidence. Don’t let their behavior define your self-worth. See their behavior as about them, not you. If it gets unbearable or abusive, document incidents and report to HR or higher management.”
Others encouraged calmness and emotional control. One message read, “Practice stoicism — don’t see them as your enemies. Just make them feel like they’re always right.” Another listener simply said, “Ignore him or her. Focus on your goals.”
The conversation wrapped up on a lighter note, with Adwoa, Kofi, and Rhodalin laughing about the heavy traffic from Ejisu to Anloga Junction, which had many listeners tuning in from their cars.
The day’s discussion served as a reminder that professionalism, patience, and emotional intelligence remain the best tools for navigating a tough boss.
