How to Manage a Boss Who Schedules Back-to-Back Meetings

In Episode 60 of The Difficult Boss Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle the boss who fills your calendar with back-to-back meetings, leaving zero time for actual work. Drawing on a 2025 Microsoft survey showing that 68% of employees say they don't have enough focused work time, the hosts unpack why some managers overload calendars and what you can actually do about it. Lucas shares a specific tactic: the 'meeting audit' — a one-page document that tracks every recurring meeting for two weeks, its purpose, and who really needs to attend. Luna pushes back on whether confronting your boss about meeting culture is realistic, and they walk through a diplomatic script for suggesting a meeting-free block. The episode closes with a reflection on whether meeting overload is a cultural problem or a manage-up opportunity. No fluff, just actionable career survival advice for anyone drowning in Outlook invites. #DifficultBoss #ManagingUp #MeetingOverload #WorkplaceCulture #Productivity #TimeManagement #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceSurvival #ToxicManager #BackToBackMeetings #FocusTime #MicrosoftSurvey #MeetingAudit #CalendarManagement #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo