Book description
An indispensable guide to dealing with challenging, childish boss
behavior and building a great career, with laugh- out-loud humor built
in. Based on extensive interviews among workers, managers and
psychologists,
Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant™
draws hilarious but true parallels between toddlers and managers. When
under stress, both often have trouble moderating their power, or lose
the ability to think rationally. Traits in common include
tantrum-throwing, demanding, stubborn, moody, fickle, self-centered,
needy and whiny behavior. BADD (Boss Attention Deficit Disorder) is
discussed as part of “Short Attention Spans.” There are 20 chapter
traits in all, divided into “Bratty” and “Little Lost Lamb” categories,
for easy reference, including real anecdotes and many useful
tips.
When bad bosses run amok in companies, nobody wins. This book
shows readers how to build positive relationships with even the most
out-of-control boss, and still thrive in your job. The key to success
lies in dealing with a Terrible Office Tyrant (or TOT™) much like a
parent deals with a troublesome toddler. With true stories and
time-tested solutions, this is the perfect guide managing a boss stuck
in his Terrible Twos. Taylor takes you behind all the bossy
blustering, so that you can focus on getting ahead - and achieve
career excellence.
Savvy top management will also gain insight on what not to do
with their team. They know that Terrible Office Tyrant (TOT) managers
may not be in plain sight (they don't leave juice stains on the
hallway carpet!) But they do wreak havoc on the bottom line. A special
section helps senior management and Human Resource departments
mitigate TOT behavior for a more productive workplace.
Lynn Taylor is a leading expert and spokesperson
on career, hiring, and workplace issues, as well as an advisor and
consultant to job seekers and executives. She is the founder of Lynn
Taylor Consulting, where she focuses on employment, motivation, and
related management issues, offering seminars and interactive workshops
on these subjects. For more information, visit TameYourTOT. com.
