Tag Archive: jerks

How to Avoid the Jerk Boss Trap

Power blinds. Some become the jerk boss they never intended.

The pressures of leading push people toward destructive behaviors. Some people become the jerk boss they never intended.

“Bosses don’t become jerks overnight because they were awarded a fancy title.” Sabina Nawaz

Relationships with Discomforting People

Relationships take you places.

Include discomforting people in your relationship circle.

A kick in the pants is often more useful than a pat on the back (especially if you are already excelling).

Ask a stranger what they are great at. Follow up with, “How did you get great at that?”

Thrive with an Incompetent Boss

People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses.

Higher ups love great results.

Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isn’t too loud, and costs aren’t too high.

How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.

Managing Irritating People

Irritating people are everywhere because everyone is messy. Some more than others. We wish that “pain in the neck” employee would go away.

What will it take for us to have a positive attitude about messy people?

Managing Irritating People

Jerk-Holes are Better than Sugar Peeps

Jerk-Holes come in various shapes and sizes. It’s better to hear the truth from a jerk-hole than lead a meeting with your zipper down. Talented jerk-holes take you further than well-intentioned sugar peeps.… Continue reading

Help! My Boss is an Insecure Jerk

***** If you haven’t worked for an insecure jerk, you will. Insecure jerks corrupt corporate culture and hamstring employees. They think first of personal agendas, divert focus, and instigate drama. Change: Don’t expect… Continue reading