Description

Jam-packed with new anecdotes, updated references, and modernized jokes, Stanley Bing's seminal investigation of what makes bosses crazy is now revised for a new generation.

Fans of television's The Office and the cult film Office Space will love this classic guide to the universal workplace phenomenon of crazy bosses, now updated for a new century's worth of insane supervisors. Bestselling author and business guru Stanley Bing's Crazy Bosses identifies the various types of crazy bosses--the boss with the five brains, the bully, the paranoid boss, the narcissist, the "bureaucrazy," and the disaster hunter--and offers readers concrete strategies on how to cope, and, most importantly, how not to become crazy bosses themselves.

But how do you survive the madness without becoming a monster yourself?

Dealing with Difficult People: Learn to spot the five types of crazy bosses in their natural habitat--from The Bully and The Paranoid to The Narcissist--before they strike.
Workplace Humor: A sharply funny take on corporate culture that will feel deeply familiar to any fan of The Office or Office Space.
Coping Strategies: Get concrete, actionable advice on how to manage your manager, navigate office politics, and protect your sanity.
Leadership Skills: Discover the most important lesson of all: how to wield power and authority without becoming the kind of crazy boss you've always hated.