The 6-and-a-half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses (Paperback)

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

“Sure, this book is a hilarious indictment of middle management, but it’s also a deeply-useful, sneakily-wise guide to becoming the boss your team actually wants. READ IT!” - Colin Mochrie, Canadian Comedy Icon

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