“Usually, we develop our leadership style by unconsciously copying others, either parents or charismatic public figures (like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk) or (more likely) current or former bosses. It can also be a blend of the aforementioned. The reason is that most of us never formally learnt leadership or management — we simply watched and learned on the job. The problem is that many of us had and still have terrible role models.” LeadershipLearningBossLeadersRole ModelsToxic PeopleElon MuskSteve Jobs Book:Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager Source: Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager
“Yes, it can be quite agonizing to walk away from what looks like a great offer. But what you must grasp is that if you proceed you could end up working in a culture that is totally out of whack with your values and that can wreck you mentally and physically. No offer is worth that price.” CultureMoneyConsequencesToxic PeopleJob SeekingDecisions In LifeJob Offers Book:Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager Source: Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager
“A brilliant jerk is one who is highly competent but whose attitude doesn’t align with company culture. If you end up hiring one by mistake, don’t keep them around for too long because they represent a living and breathing violation of the company culture, and you look like a hypocrite.” CultureHiringToxic PeopleDecisivenessRetentionAssholesJerks Book:Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager Source: Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager