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HOW TO WORK FOR AN IDIOT | 
| Author: John Hoover
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
Category: Book
Buy New: $14.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 752005
Media: Paperback
Edition: EasyRead Large Bold Edition
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.7 x 1.1
ISBN: 1427095167
EAN: 9781427095169
Publication Date: August 21, 2008
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ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large and Super Large fonts in partnership with leading publishers. EasyRead books are available in 11pt and 13pt. type. EasyRead Large books are available in 16pt, 16pt Bold, and 18pt Bold type. EasyRead Super Large books are available in 20pt. Bold and 24pt. Bold Type. You choose the format that is right for you. How to Work for an Idiot is the confession of a recovering "I-Boss" (Idiot Boss). After decades of writing and consulting, John Hoover, also known as Dr. John, finally realized that the vast majority of people he kept trying to energize, motivate, and enlighten were, well - idiots. He also realized that he was an idiot for trying to change them. Instead, he has decided to enlighten you, the poor schlubs who actually must continue working for these Idiot Bosses. You cannot change them. You cannot challenge them. And no, you cannot practice anything on them that you saw on CSI or even CSI: Miami. But you can survive them; even thrive under them, if you know how to deal with them. To find more titles in your format, Search in Books using EasyRead and the size of the font that makes reading easier and more enjoyable for you.
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 He's right. He's an idiot. February 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Okay, this author is right. He is an idiot. I didn't know he would spend the first couple of chapters convincing me that not only is he an idiot, but that I, the reader am probably an idiot as well. I'm sure there are some brilliant tips and suggestions and insights here, but I wish he'd left his "come to realize" moments about his own idiotcy on the editing floor. I don't mind a personal approach where authors share their own frailties and insights at pertinent points in a book. But I don't want to be awash in their own self-flagellation. I confess. I became so annoyed half-way through this book I put it down and haven't finished it. I got the sense he was explaining his "come to Jesus" moment of insight about his own idiotcy to someone and they said, "Gee, you ought to write a book about that." (Probably so they wouldn't have to listen to him talk about it anymore.)
Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend this book.
 Thrive and keep your sense of humor June 12, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a quick and easy read that kept me laughing while providing solid practical advice about how to handle a difficult boss. There were a few silly parts that I breezed over. But overall, the tone is light, and the tips are useful. The author helps you reel in your rage by reminding you how unproductive anger is. And he helps you realize that making your boss comfortable around you is the best way to get what you want. If you're a person who's passionate about your work and you just want to figure out how to get around the brick wall of incompetence and idiocy that exists in so many workplaces, check out this book. Save yourself an ulcer and years in therapy and learn how to put your passion to good use.
 THANK YOU, DR. HOOVER April 2, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I would like to thank Dr.Hoover. He came to help me at the right moment...Well I almost became a serial killer who is after I-bosses. His friendly and humorous style makes the reading fun while teaching you to keep your anger at bay.
Turn the other cheek March 1, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I guess I had expected a bit more practical advice than to simply accept the fact that life isn't fair and to let my boss take credit for all of my accomplishments. Funny thing though, I DID feel better after reading the book as it made me realize how incompetent leaders can survive and even thrive despite all their shortcomings.
if you don't see the value through the humor, might want to check your inner idiot December 20, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I, like others, picked up this book while waiting in a kinkos for the latest i-boss crisis to print. The value of the laugh I got when I shared it with several co-workers and consultants was worth the price of the book right there. But it wasn't until a couple weeks later that I picked up the book in utter desperation to talk me out of killing my boss that I realized its true value: the advice cleverly packaged inside the sarcastic humor (is there any better way to proffer advice?)
I know if I say this it will sound like I'm exaggerating for effect, but I'm not kidding when I say that this book saved my job. I've always been the one in the room willing to call attention to the white elephant in the room...not something most idiot bosses particularly appreciate. Dr John's book allowed me the ability to let go of my mission to "state the truth with humor and sarcasm" without feeling that I've completely surrendered to the corporate suck-up rules. Okay, so maybe John simply speaks my language, but I really do need to know how to be a teensy bit more political (aka telling my boss that his stupid ideas really have value so that I can get back to work and maybe even get ahead someday) in my job without feeling that I'm cooperating with the evil empire.
Even a comment like, "wear a large suit to make it look to your boss like you don't make enough money" has a hidden message that indirect, nonverbal clues might be a better way to make a subliminal statement because some bosses just can't handle direct communication.
Thank you, Dr John, for your insight, humor, and liferope. I recommend this book to anyone who is willing to look inside to their own inner stupidity and find grace there to deal with others'.
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