Funny Leadership

In Pirate Jokes Aren't Funny, leadership strategist David Pettrone Swalve exposes the cost of performative leadership and reveals how authenticity has become the most valuable advantage in today's Quantum Workforce Era. A biracial adoptee from the rural Midwest, Pettrone Swalve learned early how systems reward sameness and silence difference. From the discipline of West Point to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, his journey from outsider to architect forged the Authentara Blueprint™—an eight-part system that turns identity into action and presence into measurable impact.

What if charisma could be taught? For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial. What...

✨ Daily Inspirational and Motivational Quotes 📅 12 Monthly Themes, 🔥 365 Daily Sparks to Uplift, Empower & Inspire All Year Long Start each day with a spark 💫 Fuel your mindset with wisdom 💡 And move forward with confidence 💪 This isn’t just a quote book — it’s a year-long journey through your personal seasons of growth 🌱🍃☀️❄️ 📚 What’s Inside? 🗓️ 12 Powerful Monthly Themes – From New Beginnings in January to Inner Peace in December 📖 365 Unique Quotes – No repeats, just fresh inspiration daily 🧠 Timeless Wisdom – From ancient sages ...

If you've ever wondered how to turn a high-performing team into a chaotic, disjointed mess—congratulations, you're in the right place. In this sharp, hilarious, and painfully relatable guide, FC Bohnke pulls back the curtain on the absurdities of bad leadership. How to Build a Dysfunctional Team in 10 Easy Steps is not your typical management book—it's a survival manual for the modern corporate jungle, exposing exactly how NOT to lead. Inside, you'll discover: The art of micromanaging every decision into oblivion Why rewarding the loudest voice kills real talent How to foster office ...

Learn the NASA Astronaut mindset to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity, and never give up on the pursuit of your wildest dreams. Mike Massimino achieved his dream of exploring space—now he distills stories and insights from NASA into an actionable guide to accomplish...

📣 What if 5900 voices could speak louder than a history book? “…Because I’m Black?” is more than a collection of quotes - it’s a vibrant, living chorus of truth, resilience, and pride. Spanning centuries of thought, struggle, triumph, and inspiration, this powerful volume brings together 5,900 quotes from 345 iconic Black leaders - writers, scientists, athletes, artists, politicians, educators, and revolutionaries who have shaped America and the world with their minds, hearts, and courage. 🖤 From the soul-stirring words of Zora Neale Hurston to the fearless wisdom of Ernest ...

New York Times Bestseller and Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer presents a new guide to getting what you want in life and business--to stop making excuses so you can get back to winning. During his many years as an entrepreneur, consultant, and star of the Paramount...

A New York Times Bestseller An audacious, irreverent investigation of human behavior—and a first look at a revolution in the making Our personal data has been used to spy on us, hire and fire us, and sell us stuff we don’t need. In Dataclysm, Christian Rudder uses it to show us who we...

This is not exactly self-help. Self-help usually arrives with clean shoes, a morning routine, and a suspicious amount of confidence. This book arrives with strange furniture, unfinished plans, awkward conversations, dangerous questions, emotional raccoons, biting systems, tired teachers, and people trying to become more human without turning themselves into a motivational poster. In The Tiny Tyranny of Being Fine, Joseph Santiago, aka Mr. Joe, gathers a collection of funny, thoughtful, and slightly haunted stories about the systems people build to survive themselves. A teacher starts ...

The failure to grasp the basics of management often trips up even the most successful companies. With that in mind, management consultant Roger E. Allen uses A. A. Milne's beloved stories and characters to illustrate essential business principles, such as the establishment of clear objectives...

Meet Marie Lane: bookworm, master of awkward comebacks, and certified klutz. Gym class? A personal nightmare. Dodgeballs? Heat-seeking missiles. Ropes? Medieval torture devices. So when Oakwood Middle School announces a school-wide “Gauntlet Challenge” to crown the year’s top team, Marie has one goal: survive without face-planting in front of the entire school. But as she stumbles through obstacle courses, rope climbs, and dodgeball disasters, Marie discovers something surprising—teamwork is messy, bravery comes in weird shapes, and sometimes the best victories aren’t the ones you...

Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them. This new edition is bigger and better - and filled with even more idiots - than before.

Buzz, Sparkle, Rule: How to Be the Queen Bee (Without the Sting) 👑 By Dorothy Waverly You were never meant to shrink. You were meant to shine. Step aside, self-doubt—there’s a new queen in town. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, chasing a dream, or simply trying to remember where you left your sparkle, Buzz, Sparkle, Rule is your empowering, feel-good guide to owning your space—gracefully, confidently, and without apology. This isn’t about bossing people around or building empires out of burnout. It’s about becoming the kind of woman who radiates light, sets ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The funny and practical guide on how to free yourself from the tyranny of narcissists, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Do you know someone who constantly demands attention, always thinks they’re right and never admits fault? Chances...

Calvin thinks heroes wear capes. His mom sometimes does. But when a winter of near-misses, power flickers, and neighborhood mysteries hits Maplewood, Calvin learns the real superpower isn’t flying—it’s making space for people. With a pocket notebook, a best friend who carries towels, and a librarian who believes in buttons, Calvin turns everyday moments into easy, repeatable plans: Heads Up at crosswalks, the Corner Code (Pause • Wave • Go), a Quiet Siren path for EMTs, and Please-Lines for crowded doors. Funny, high-energy, and fiercely family-focused, this chapter book ...

The wit and wisdom of Pastor Al Bishop will bring to mind loads of stories of your own about the complicated joy of ministering in our Lord’s Church to His people. But most of all, it will also help new and seasoned pastors, lay leaders and God’s Church to relax and be able to laugh at the strange things that happen in their congregations on their way to heaven as well. Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. .President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryAl served as my youth pastor and a close associate during his seminary years. I’m acquainted with his ministry and congratulate him on ...

Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or simply in need of a daily spark? What if one quote a day could shift your mindset, ignite your ambition, and guide you toward a life of purpose and success?💭 🚀Greatest Inspirational Quotes is a powerful collection of 1000 handpicked quotes from 75 of the world’s greatest thinkers, leaders, and visionaries. From timeless wisdom to bold declarations, these quotes are designed to fuel your drive, awaken your inner strength, and help you conquer each day with clarity and purpose. ✨ Featuring timeless words from icons such as: Aristotle Confucius Sun Tzu ...

PERMISSION TO LEAD? DENIED. (If You’re Doing These 30 Things, Please Step Away from the Whiteboard) By Tony Ajhar This isn’t your grandma’s leadership book. This is leadership after twelve espressos. This is Wall Street with a conscience. This is Spaceballs meets Simon Sinek in a staff meeting gone off the rails—with 80s references, sarcasm therapy, and more truth bombs than a Rocky training montage. If you’ve ever sat through a meeting led by a micromanager wearing a fake smile and wielding a passive-aggressive PowerPoint… If you’ve worked for a “visionary” who pivots ...

Forgiveness is the least talked about, but most important leadership soft skill. This book uses lessons from improvised comedy and mindfulness practice to teach leaders how to make forgiveness—of big and small things—a part of their daily lives, and in doing so, how to completely transform the cultures they influence.

Brought to you by Penguin. The funny and practical guide on how to spot - and slay - the time, energy and soul suckers in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Do you often feel exhausted by conversations? Are there people in your life with belittle you...