How to Work for an Idiot: Survive and Thrive...without Killing Your Boss FROM THE PUBLISHER
How to Work for an Idiot is the confession of a recovering "I-Boss" (Idiot Boss). After decades of writing and consulting, John Hoover, also known as Dr. John, finally realized that the vast majority of people he kept trying to energize, motivate, and enlighten were, well -- idiots. He also realized that he was an idiot for trying to change them. Instead, he has decided to enlighten you, the poor schlubs who actually must continue working for these Idiot Bosses. You cannot change them. You cannot challenge them. And no, you cannot practice anything on them that you saw on CSI or even CSI: Miami. But you can survive them, even thrive under them, if you know how to deal with them. So, despair no longer -- this book offers hope for the spirit, strategy for the mind, and the essential ins and outs of dealing with an Idiot Boss. And it wouldn't hurt Idiot Bosses themselves to take a look at what Dr. John says in this book.
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Soundview Executive Book Summaries
Organizational leadership consultant John Hoover is also what he calls a "recovering idiot." Throughout How to Work for an Idiot, Hoover explains the thought processes that motivate idiot bosses (I-Bosses) and describes ways employees can speak and understand their language, as well as thrive under them. In a laugh-out-loud style, Hoover uses humor to describe the best ways to work through adversarial relationships, achieve goals, create strategic partnerships, and avoid the behaviors that lead to frustration and ruined careers. Copyright © 2004 Soundview Executive Book Summaries
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