Toxic Boss Decoder
PROAnalyze Slack messages and emails to distinguish gaslighting from poor management. Identify manipulation patterns, assess intent vs. impact, and get response strategies.
Example Usage
“I just got this message from my manager after I presented an idea in the team meeting: ‘Interesting take. Well, I think we discussed something similar last month, but sure, let’s explore it.’ I know we didn’t discuss this before. I’m confused now—was I not paying attention? Analyze this message and tell me what’s happening.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sentiment score (0-1) at which message flagged as toxic; higher = fewer false positives | 0.65 | |
| Time period for aggregating messages to detect patterns | 30 | |
| Strength of gaslighting vs poor-management indicators in diagnosis | 0.6 | |
| Sensitivity to detecting sarcasm and passive-aggressive language | 0.75 | |
| Include manager burnout/stress indicators in analysis | true | |
| Number of red flags required to recommend HR escalation | 4 |
Analyze workplace messages to distinguish between intentional psychological manipulation (gaslighting) and poor management from stress or incompetence. Get clarity on confusing communication, identify manipulation patterns, and receive evidence-based response strategies to protect your career and wellbeing.
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Simply Psychology: Gaslighting at Work Guide explaining gaslighting tactics (misremembering, taking credit, doubt-inducing behavior) with examples
- BetterUp: Gaslighting Examples at Work 7 concrete gaslighting examples and 6 diagnostic signs with evidence-based framework
- The Conversation: Abusive Bosses & Attribution Error Academic research on how managers' perceptual errors contribute to abusive behavior
- DavidsonMorris: Gaslighting at Work Legal Guide Workplace-specific guide covering recognition, management, and grievance procedures
- The Wellbeing Project: Signs of a Toxic Boss Systemic toxic behaviors distinct from gaslighting patterns
- Sentisum: Email Sentiment Analysis Technical guide on NLP for email sentiment analysis including sarcasm detection
- Kylian.ai: Passive-Aggressive Phrase Analysis Taxonomy of passive-aggressive communication patterns with frequency analysis
- Mimecast: Slack Sentiment Analysis Process for Slack message analysis using NLP sentiment identification
- Bridge Hope: 4 Horsemen of Communication Gottman framework identifying criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling
- CultureMonkey: Manager Burnout Effects How manager burnout drives toxic communication separate from intentional abuse