20 Jerks You Know
#1. Oblivious jerks: don’t see how their behavior harms others. Thinks people should grow up.
#2. Coldhearted jerks: see how they drive people crazy, but don’t care.
#3. Visionary jerks: believe vision justifies walking on people.
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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