Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Boss?

Marilyn Haight
Infinity Publishing Company (2005)
ISBN 0741426692
Reviewed by William E. Cooper for Reader Views (8/06)


Have you ever had one of those bosses, one where you wonder where they came from or how they got where they are?  We all have at one time or another.  Well, here’s a great book about how to recognize what they are and how to deal with or survive them.  Ms. Haight describes 13 different types of poor boss, the characteristics of each, and some good strategies for the employees.  As a retired Chief of Police, it was part of my job to ensure a great working environment, one where employees could grow and flourish.  We succeeded, largely in part to the employees themselves and what they had and did contribute.

While it is unfortunate such a book needs to be written, Ms. Haight has done a remarkable job with her research and details.  She gives her readers the insight to recognize which is which, then the alternatives available to them.  The people who ought to read this book first are the bosses described in it.  Failing that, it is a clear, articulate read, certainly to be read by virtually every employee.

Well done Ms. Haight.

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