How to Work for an Idiot: Survive & Thrive-- Without Killing Your Boss
Author: John Hoover
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ISBN: 1564147045
Publisher: Career Press (November, 2003)
Sales Rank: 4,646
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 2 out of 5
Did not Help my problem at work --- must be me.
Based on the 12 Step program, this flippant and barely humorous discourse is sitting on my bathroom floor only 3/4 read. I just couldn't stand it anymore. The author, a self proclaimed "recovering idiot boss" (IBoss), does not seem to take the topic seriously. Maybe I should lighten up, you say?
I still have to go to work tomorrow.
Let go and let god, indeed.
Rating: 4 out of 5
A Good Read!
John Hoover, an organizational leadership consultant, discusses how to deal with an "Idiot Boss" - or I-Boss - who does stupid things. Hoover distinguishes idiots from other tricky bosses, including those who think they are God, or who are paranoid, sadistic or Machiavellian. He leaves the reader with a couple of issues. First, you'll think no good, caring bosses still exist. Second, he doesn't tell you clearly where to set boundaries or when enough is finally enough. He often advocates appeasing bad bosses, although his other counsel on how to deal with them has some effective pointers. To his credit, Hoover is very candid about how he has learned from experience, including his mistakes. He offers personal examples from his experiences at Disney and elsewhere, and tries to write in a light-hearted or whimsical vein. We found the book strongest when it is strategic and weakest when it tries to be funny, given that with bad bosses you only laugh to keep from crying.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Funny and helpful
This book is amazing. The author has done a great justice to all idiot bosses out there. The book is a fun read and can actually help with daily work life. This is one that has been passed around my office since it came out and a great gift to give your friend stuck in boss hell. Just make sure your boss does not spot it on your desk...... Similar Products
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