Mismanagement Playbook

We’ve All Had That Boss…

Let’s be honest — most of us haven’t made it through our careers without crossing paths with at least one truly terrible manager. Sure, some managerial pain is just part of the package… but then there are those rare talents who take “bad leadership” to a whole new level. Whether it’s a complete lack of empathy, zero management skills, or a flair for accidental (or not-so-accidental) narcissism, they leave a mark — and not the good kind.

But here’s the thing: sometimes the best way to learn is by looking at what not to do. We’ve all had that “aha!” moment when we complain about someone’s bad behavior—only to realize, wait a second… I do that too!

That’s the kind of insight we’re after here.

So, if you’ve ever suffered under the management of a clueless, chaotic, or comically bad boss, we want to hear your story. Help us build the ultimate playbook of what not to do as a manager. Your experience will be shared anonymously — but your trauma might just become someone else’s life lesson.

Share your bad boss story via our contact form. Inspire some laughs. Spark some learning. And maybe help a manager do better (or at least be slightly less awful)!