Clueless Emperors

Clueless Emperors are people who abuse their power in selfish or foolish ways. While bad behavior is nothing new, it continues to be a force of nature. Why does this kind of exploitation persist? Understanding certain aspects of human nature that influence behavior and motivation is a key to overcoming problem people. Armed with that knowledge, the next step is developing the skills to prevail—the mechanics of which are described in this book.

Clueless Emperors are people who abuse their power in selfish or foolish ways. While bad behavior is nothing new, it continues to be a force of nature. Why does this kind of exploitation persist? Understanding certain aspects of human nature that influence behavior and motivation is a key to overcoming problem people. Armed with that knowledge, the next step is developing the skills to prevail—the mechanics of which are described in this book. Would step-by-step guidance that helps you compete with Clueless Emperors be useful? How about tips to evaluate and adjust your own behavior, just in case you’re part of the problem? If so, you’ve come to the right place. What you’ll learn about Clueless Emperors: • Who they are • What you can do to stop them • When they’re most likely to show up • Where they are • Why they win so often Plus, you’ll read ten case studies starring Clueless Emperors—each one includes a specific strategy using the skills detailed in the book.

Victoria Humphrey is a human resources executive with over 35 years’ experience in public and private companies-from start-up size to Fortune 100. She received a B.S. degree in English, speech, and theatre at Moorhead State University, and an M.S. degree in human resource development and organizational psychology at American University. She has completed post-graduate work in management studies at Case Western Reserve University and the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.