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Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them.

This new edition of How to Work for an Idiot is bigger and better--and filled with even more idiots--than before. The same technology that has enabled cluelessness from the corner office to go viral can help you protect yourself and keep your inner idiot in check. Yes, the book goes that deep. Not every boss is an idiot, and not every idiot is a boss. Let Dr. Hoover help you find the wisdom to know the difference.

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"Anyone who has to work should read How to Work for an Idiot."
--USA Today

"There is no question that How to Work for an Idiot is a subversive book. People will pick it up expecting a tasty blend of commiseration and advice. They will put it down thinking, to paraphrase the famous line from the cartoon character Pogo, 'We have met the idiot, and he is us.' "

--The New York Times

"Dr. Hoover recommends admitting that you are 'powerless' over the jerks in your life. Otherwise, 'harboring all that resentment is like drinking a cup of poison and waiting for the jerk to die.' "
--The Wall Street Journal

"How to Work for an Idiot contains a lot of humor, with plenty of good information as well.
--Campbell Brown, Weekend Today

"Dr. John's How to Work for an Idiot is very funny stuff, with some stinging jabs in there."
--Neil Cavuto, Fox News

"...an irreverent and realistic look at what people must deal with every day at work."
--CNNfn

"As amusing as his vignettes may be, the proffered advice is pretty sound and includes solid steps for coping and surviving a daily dose of determined and authoritative stupidity without committing any capital crimes."
--The Miami Herald

About the Author

John Hoover, PhD, is a popular executive coach and leadership/communications consultant. In former lives, he was a writer, line producer, and project director for the Marketing/Entertainment Division at The Disney Company and a divisional general manager with McGraw-Hill. He has helped dozens of clients in the corporate and public sectors, including ABC Television, Delta Air Lines, The Disney Channel, HBO, IBM, Hilton Hotels, Motorola/Verizon, Xerox, and many more. His clients welcomed him, praised his work...and sometimes even waited until he left the building before completely ignoring his advice. Dr. Hoover teaches at Fielding Graduate University and leads the Executive Coaching Practice at Partners in Human Resources International. He is the
author of more than a dozen books on leadership, creativity, and high performance.

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Career Press; 2 edition (October 15, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 160163191X
ISBN-13: 978-1601631916
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Harsh Language but Good Message

February 8, 2010

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There's something to understand up front with "How to Work for an Idiot" by John Hoover. It is VERY in your face, confrontational, aggressive. It throws around the word "idiot" constantly, as if your boss was severely brain damaged and it was OK to laugh about it with your co-workers. You need to have a fairly thick skin - and be able to take everything he says with a grain of salt - to be able to get through this book.

The book does have some important messages in with its almost abusive language. Learn what sets YOU off. Something that may drive you insane might be mild and non-concerning to others. Learn your own strengths and weaknesses. If you map out your own triggers, you can be aware of when they start to get set off.

Try to be supportive, even when it's challenging - it reciprocates across the system. Often your boss - no matter how poorly performing - based his own style off of HIS boss and thinks it's normal. So learn your own sensitivities, read books on management and begin to demonstrate good techniques TO him. He may pick up on them and start to learn.

Respond quickly and enthusiastically do good things (no matter how small). On the other hand, ignore or go slowly with any inappropriate situations. Use psychology to deliberately reinforce positive behavior and steer it.

There are lots of different boss styles to distinguish, from idiots to Gods, from Machiavellian to others. The book makes jokes about how the bosses got that way. I admit I was laughing at a few of them. Whatever your boss's style, communicate with them. Show you can be trusted. Learn to be serene with what you have. Don't obsess about being "right" - let that go, and aim for harmony. No matter what you do, no boss is going to be perfect. Accept the reality of the situation. Seek positive change, find common interests.

Try not to bash and rebel. That only makes things worse. You work for YOURSELF - for your own goals - not for his. Make sure you focus on making your own life smooth and quiet. Learn his hobbies, speak his language to communicate more clearly.

Resentment doesn't relax you or make you happy. Let it go. A great, upbeat employee can really have an incredibly powerful affect on the entire office.

So these are all REALLY important messages for any employee to absorb - no matter what type of boss you have. My concern is with the language. It's very harsh and at times abusive. If you are someone who doesn't "need" this type of language to get a message, you could easily find it offensive. But if you're a person who need it told straight to get the message, this book can be right up your alley.

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Valerie

Great book!

August 25, 2013

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The author describes the 'warm body' theory ... and how organizations in their haste to fill an open slot, promote someone ill-equipped to lead. Once that happens ... it begins the demise of a good team.

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dvarner

Five Stars

March 25, 2016

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Very funny and relevant.

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electricteacher

Some great insights, but...

August 13, 2013

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Being neither a religious nor particularly "spiritual" person the 12-step format of this book was not the most accessible for me. That being said, the concepts of self-management, recalibrating expectations, and "repurposing" anger were VERY helpful.

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Good advice for the workplace

December 22, 2008

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The title is amusing but the advice inside the book is great advice for careers and the workplace. The author gives great advice on how to cope with various types of managers and if you are a manager helps you to assess your own behavior. I bought extra copies for co-workers.

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OldPossum

One piece for reflective reading

August 16, 2014

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Doesn't help psychologically, maybe a little bit emotionally and socially, but worth every penny spent - extremely funny and too true to be true. Teaches one fundamental principle - don't look for brains in the ass. Proves Darwin's theory.

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Mike Trostel

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November 10, 2014

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ok read

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Christina Sacro

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August 8, 2016

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thought provoking - with great advice!

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It's just a funny title.

I hate his "examples" and then at the end of the example says that he made it up. Ugh.

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This book had lots of good advice. While "Idiot" is a strong word, I think this provides a lot of guidance for those who are frustrated by their supervisors.

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