How to Work for an Idiot

Introduction

After studying Idiot Bosses for nearly two decades, I finally understand why females in certain species eat their young. The experience of working for an Idiot Boss is so universal and the feelings of frustration so widespread that the mere mention of this book title resonates throughout the human race. It does not resonate, however, with Idiot Bosses (code name: “I-Bosses”), not because they take exception to the name-calling and innuendo, but because I-Bosses just don’t get it—any of it.

I once failed miserably trying to market a seminar titled, “How to Manage People who are Smarter, More Talented, and Productive than You Are.” My mistake was advertising to Idiot Bosses who needed the seminar. If I had advertised to people who ...