John Hoover Book order (chronological)

A fresh voice emerges for organizational excellence in the free enterprise system, embodied by Bullwinkle J. Moose. This charismatic leader offers insights for anyone looking to rejuvenate a business, regardless of size. Through ten engaging episodes paired with practical exercises, Bullwinkle shares effective motivational secrets that can be applied to real-life scenarios. As the Chief Executive of the Frostbite Falls Mitten Company, Bullwinkle, alongside his partner Rocket J. "Rocky" Squirrel, initially loses sight of the true purpose of the business and the importance of those who drive it. The misguided antics of his management consultants, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale, only complicate matters further. However, Mr. Peabody and his student Sherman utilize the WayBac Machine to extract lessons from historical leaders, drawing parallels to Rocky’s guidance. Together, they help Bullwinkle realize that only enthusiastic individuals can energize an organization. By learning to harness the collective wisdom and talent of his team, Bullwinkle evolves from a moose with limited managerial skills into an inspiring motivator. This journey promises to captivate readers eager to explore Bullwinkle's adventures in business.

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, to motivate, and

Kniha Jak pracovat pro idiota je zpověď uzdravujícího se „i-šéfa“ (idiotského šéfa). Po desítkách let prožitých jako spisovatel a konzultant si John Hoover, známý též jako Dr. John, uvědomil, že naprostá většina lidí, které se snažil povzbudit, motivovat a poučit jsou - bohužel - idioti. Mimo to pochopil, že jelikož se je snaží změnit, je sám také idiot. Proto se rozhodl raději poučit vás - nebohé zaměstnance, kteří musíte chtě nechtě pro idiotské šéfy pracovat. Nemůžete je změnit. Nemůžete se s nimi utkat. A už vůbec si na nich nemůžete vyzkoušet triky, které jste okoukali v akčních filmech. Ale můžete je přežít a dokonce se vám může pod jejich vedením i dařit. Jen musíte vědět jak na to. Kniha Jak pracovat pro idiota obsahuje řadu konkrétních rad a doporučení pro situace, do nichž se zaměstnanci denně dostávají: -Řeč idiotů - Jak hovořit jazykem, který používá váš šéf, a rozumět mu. -Jak idiot jí - Co dělat, když šéfovi uvízne při pracovním obědě mezi zuby kousek salátu. -Jak vypadat hloupěji než váš šéf - Klíčová schopnost, chcete-li si zachovat práci a vést si v ní dobře. Přestaňte zoufat! Tato kniha vám dává naději a k ní spoustu rad a konkrétních postupů, které vám pomohou vyrovnat se s vašimi idiotskými šéfy. Ostatně, ani idiotským šéfům neuškodí, když si přečtou, co o nich Dr. John v téhle knize píše.

For more than two decades, Dr. John Hoover has written books on leadership, creativity, and organizational performance, extolling the virtues of flattened organizations, collaborative leadership, and shared responsibility. His clients welcomed him, praised him...yet (he felt) completely ignored his advice! This book contains the confession of a recovering "I-Boss" (Idiot Boss). After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. John finally realized that the vast majority of people he kept trying to "energize," "motivate," and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. Also he was an idiot for trying to change them. Instead, he has decided to enlighten you, who actually have to continue working for difficult and demanding bosses. You cannot change them. You cannot challenge them. Yet, you can survive them, even thrive under them, if you learn how to deal with them using this book. It offers hope for the spirit and strategy for the mind to help you deal with your work place situation.