"Incompetent but Diligent Only at Checking"... The Worst Type of Boss Picked by Kim Dae-ho

Broadcaster Kim Dae-ho shared a conversation on the topic of "the worst type of boss," a common concern for office workers, through the YouTube channel 'Hey Kim Dae-ho'. This video was conducted in a "World Cup" format, where Kim Dae-ho selects from various boss types one by one to find the ultimate worst type.

"Incompetent but Diligent Only at Checking"... Reflections on the Qualifications of a Leader

Kim Dae-ho continued the conversation by presenting specific criteria regarding a boss's competence and attitude. Regarding bosses who miscommunicate tasks, causing work to be done twice, he showed a critical view, stating it is a problem caused by a lack of focus on the work. In particular, regarding bosses who ask questions as if interrogating, even though they themselves do not know how to do the work, he mentioned, "It is strange to ask such things while working," noting that this can feel like gaslighting.

Additionally, discussions took place regarding bosses who provide no practical instructions or those who leave work early after causing an accident, leaving team members to clean up the mess. Kim Dae-ho evaluated bosses who avoid situations without taking responsibility as having "no texture as a leader," expressing the view that if one is the head of an organization, they need the decisiveness to clearly direct the way and make firm decisions.

The Conflict Between the Advice "Just Do Enough" and the "Suspicious Boss"

As the World Cup progressed, the choices became even more difficult. Kim Dae-ho also faced a type of unmotivated boss, saying, "Just do enough; there's no use working too hard in company life." Regarding this, he added the perspective that the word "enough" does not necessarily mean unconditional negligence, but can be interpreted as a warning against becoming overly immersed in company life and staking one's entire life on it.

On the other hand, he expressed strong repulsion toward bosses who constantly doubt and check the performance of team members. His analysis was that a boss who breaks a team member's will to work hard and continuously goes through verification procedures even before checking the final results causes great stress to the team member and ultimately becomes a factor that makes them not want to work. Kim Dae-ho cited this type as one of the major causes of lowering team morale.

The Role of a Boss Viewed from an Office Worker's Perspective

Kim Dae-ho defined the role of a boss as "an entity that takes responsibility for team members." He stated that even if they are not exceptionally capable, a boss who acts as a "tanker" to protect team members is necessary. Conversely, he saw that bosses who love rumors or break the atmosphere through groundless suspicion have a negative impact on organizational management.

The video concluded with Kim Dae-ho analyzing the impact each boss type has on the organization and the individual based on his experiences in office life. He classified bosses who give comprehensive and abstract work instructions as one of the serious types that hinder work efficiency, revealing the realistic hardships faced by office workers.

Source: original video (YouTube)