Complaining rarely accomplishes much good. Whining and criticizing achieves even less. In fact, complaining can bring you much harm.
Be extremely careful where you voice your complaints. Our words have a way of finding their way to the “wrong” people! We may think we were having a private conversation when we were complaining about our boss to a colleague, but we can discover, to our great dismay, that those harsh words traveled all the way to the corner office.
Many leaders have experienced turbulence and even dismissal because of words carelessly spoken. Never assume that your comments are “confidential.” Once they leave your mouth, they have a life of their own. They can find their way to the most embarrassing and harmful places.
Before you speak, ask yourself the simple question: “Would I want my boss to hear what I am saying?” If not. Perhaps you should keep your thoughts to yourself. Or, better yet, maybe you should change your attitude altogether.