I've been going through old files and culling extraneous stuff. Most of it is useless/outdated/uninteresting. I mean, who cares about absence slips from 5 year ago. Really. Don't know why I was keeping them.

However, mixed in with the dross I've found a gem or two or three. One is a little item on destructive bosses and supervisors.

I'm sure you'll recognize somebody here:

Invades the privacy of others (snoops, plays loud music, talks on speaker phone, etc.).

Has secrets to protect and personal agenda.

Is changeable and unpredictable.

Has bad manners, is inconsiderate.

Is a control freak.

Is highly competitive.

Hates others' ideas (because not his).

Is a credit-snatcher.

Plays the blame game--anything goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault.

These folks abuse their power of their position to line their own pockets and meet personal emotional needs. They exploit others ruthlessly.

The effect? Independent-minded, fair, and creative workers lose out to those coworkers who are compliant and worshipful (yes-men). Employees with the courage of their convictions and the ability to express their opinions are vilified as traitors and ostracized, while their contributions are co-opted without conscience.

No wonder there is such a shortage of creativity, independence and fairness, compassion and ethical standards.

The date of this clipping: 1993