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The 6-and-a-Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses

Serious Lessons for Accidental Managers

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The 6-and-a-Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses

By: Joel Hilchey
Narrated by: Joel Hilchey
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This book isn’t really about the rare, fire-breathing tyrants — it’s about the everyday leaders who, despite their best intentions, make life miserable for their teams.

Recognize any of these culture-killing workplace nightmares?

• Bosses hoard credit while dishing out blame

• Priorities change daily, leaving everyone scrambling

• Feedback that’s either nonexistent or a complete disaster

• High performers get frustrated while mediocrity thrives

• Endless hassles and meetings that could’ve been emails

Good news: It doesn’t have to be this way. Packed with real-world stories, humour, and practical fixes, this is the book every leader (and their team) wishes they had sooner.

Joel Hilchey is the CEO of Beanstalk Creative and a sought-after keynote speaker on workplace culture. He taught engineering for over a decade at McMaster University, where he was named one of the Top 150+ Alumni. He’s also a juggler.

Learn more at joelhilchey.com

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“A survival guide for everyone who stumbles into leadership.” - Boris Martin, CEO, Engineers Without Borders USA
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