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My Office’s Second-in-Command Is Sabotaging The CEO

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26.05.2026

My Office’s Second-in-Command Is Sabotaging The CEO

We’re all afraid to speak up.

EXPERT OPINION BY ALISON GREEN, INC.COM COLUMNIST @ASKAMANAGER

Illustration: Inc; Photo: Adobe Stock

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor.

I am an upper level manager in a mid-sized company. This past year, our CEO retired after decades in leadership. I used to report to him, but in the changeover it was decided that I would report to the........

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