The Toxic Boss Survival Guide Tactics for Navigating the Wilderness at Work

What could you learn from a downed pilot struck behind enemy lines, a hiker lost on the Appalachian trail, or townspeople prepping for the zombie apocalypse? If you currently work for a toxic boss, the answer is A LOT. Your wilderness work calls for a strategy, and what you need in your pocket is this Guide (yes, it is pocket sized).

Built on research from the Center for Creative Leadership's Toxic Boss Project and written with a refreshing blend of humor as well as serious tips, The Toxic Boss Survival Guide is based on the experience of employees working in a wide variety of organizations. It identifies the six most common toxic bosses, describes the mindset you need to endure, and outlines a tactic-rich approach based on wilderness survival principles and the US Air Force's SERE School, including how to survive, evade, resist, and escape.

Manages CCL's 360-degree assessment line of business and has worked with client organizations in over 20 countries. He has published widely on leadership, including articles in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. A former biologist, Craig has held technical positions at National Starch and Chemical Company and Glidden Corporation and was a faculty member at Wake Forest University. He holds a bachelor's degree from MacMurray College and a master's from the University of Vermont.

Has been working in leadership development and executive education for almost 20 years, with an enduring focus on resilience and experiential learning. At CCL he manages several open enrollment programs and is a core member of CCL's neuro-leadership team. Pete previously served as a dean and faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute and has been a faculty member at The University of Virginia, American Military University, and Mary Baldwin University. He did his undergraduate work at Georgetown University and holds a PhD from the University of Virginia.

Is a West Point graduate, former U.S. Army officer, and faculty member at Duke University. Since joining CCL he co-founded and serves as the faculty lead for CCL's government sector. Bill is an expert in leadership development, team building, and performance enhancement for all levels of organizations. He also has more than 11 years of experience in higher education teaching psychology, performance enhancement, and leadership. Bill holds a masters in applied experimental psychology from Virginia Tech.