Must read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader
In The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick shares how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances. She shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of the 13 bad bosses she once endured and survived, even including when she was a bad boss in her career. She challenges both current and aspiring leaders to avoid the pitfalls of bad boss behavior.
With powerful storytelling and practical advice, she covers bad behaviors like:
Never having time for our teams (except at midnight)
Micromanaging and re-doing all of our team’s work
Being completely disengaged, and disinterested in leading
Ruling with fear in hopes of driving business results
Loving the spotlight and taking credit for all of the work and much, much more
The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses is a must read guide on how not to become that bad boss for anyone on their journey to be a better leader. Mita reminds us that a good leader can be the difference maker: ensuring we are recognized and valued for our contributions in our organizations. So remember that the devil emails at midnight. Let's make sure that devil doesn't become you.
