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Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them. This new edition is bigger and better - and filled with even more idiots - than before.

Forgiveness is the least talked about, but most important leadership soft skill. This book uses lessons from improvised comedy and mindfulness practice to teach leaders how to make forgiveness—of big and small things—a part of their daily lives, and in doing so, how to completely transform the cultures they influence.

From the mind of the ultimate corporate gunslinger comes this no-nonsense, real-world Curriculum, designed to augment - if not replace - the more traditional path to achieving mastery of the business universe. Conquer this sharp, practical and often amusing course of study and save $250,000 of wasted business school tuition. The Curriculum is dedicated to the study of business, how it works, and how it can be used against those who don’t know how it works.

Play is an essential, necessary, and natural human activity, and it's for adults and companies, too. Funny Business will show you how adults and companies can recapture and use this powerful tool to foster innovation, increase their competitive advantage, and create a vibrant and satisfying workplace. It delves into the concepts of play and what makes it so powerful in children's development' and dispels the myths and beliefs that have made play a dirty word.

Can you keep a secret?! Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Funny and the Money brings you a journey of a comedian and an entrepreneur in the process of leaving their "corporate" job to follow their passion. Telling tales of their personal lives, failings, small wins and how the journey is going on a "live" basis. This is not a self-help, preaching type of podcast. More of a public journey of making the jump, following their dream and taking a risk with a splash of comedy, laughs and guest appearances of people going through the same journey.

We are Juan and Brent Reaves—brothers and second-generation business owners working hard to honor our dad’s legacy. Building on the foundation laid by our parents, we’ve expanded our brand, Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking, which now includes restaurant, catering, concessions, and retail. Our journey has led us to win several national food competitions, to be featured in countless local news segments and publications, and even to appear on ABC, CBS, Food Network, Cooking Channel, and A&E TV shows. Besides being foodies, we’re passionate about sports, travel, and navigating life...

How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions. Each week brings a new story from the fields of personal development, health & wellness, entrepreneurship, arts/entertainment, comedy, advertising, journalism, and more. Professionally, Hersh is a Message Therapist, specializing in “selling the truth,” making reality digestible, often with humor and always with humanity. So, whatever ...

I think we can all agree on one thing. Rejection sucks. But the truth is: behind every story of success are countless stories of failure. I'm Venk Potula and I find these stories fascinating. We all know that failure is inevitable, but how can we best learn from our failures? How do we turn perceived losses into wins? Failure is Funny is an interview podcast where I try and find those answers. Instead of hearing from people about what they did to find success we will dive into how their failures spurred their success. If you’re a creative, an entrepreneur or just curious about what it takes ...

Best-selling author Jerry Minchey serves up 24 bite-sized chapters of sage advice and easy-to-implement, proven techniques showing you how to retire on a dime and a dream and live the best years of your life.