Obnoxious leaders are often decisive and articulate. Certainty crowds out curiosity. Answers come fast. People feel rolled over.
Incompetent leaders believe progress depends on them. Their presence feels heavy.
Self-deceived leaders don’t notice others pulling back. They interpret quiet as confirmation of their brilliance.
Obnoxious leaders conclude the problem is the people.
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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.
I receive emails and questions after presentations like, “How can I manage up, I have a lousy boss?” Jimmy Collins, retired president of Chick-fil-A and author of, Creative Followership, doesn’t wait for people to… Continue reading
