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The Devil Emails at Midnight
What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses
"One of the most refreshing management books to hit the marketplace. Mita is engaging and entertaining, offering practical advice on avoiding the pitfalls of bad boss behavior." “The Devil Emails at Midnight is a provocative, readable, fast-moving reminder that our steepest learning curves are carved out by our own mistakes. I saw myself in many of Mallick's stories, which is exactly her point. By taking a clear-eyed look at our low points as leaders, we dramatically increase our chances of soaring.” “Mita shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories that remind us all that bosses can make or break our work experiences. The Devil Emails at Midnight challenges us to think about how we lead." "Bad bosses hide in plain sight. In an important and enjoyable read, Mita Mallick pulls back the curtain on their behaviors and provides us a roadmap to fostering a productive and healthy workplace.” “I was hooked from the beginning. These powerful stories struck a chord — some mirrored my own experiences, others made me pause and ask: have I ever been that kind of boss? Those moments of recognition and reflection are exactly what Mita set out to inspire. This book is a compelling, practical resource for any executive striving to lead with greater self-awareness, empathy, and intention.” "This is a must have manual for anyone navigating how to be a better leader. Easy to read, full of powerful stories, and highly practical."
- Gretchen Carlson, Journalist, Female Empowerment Advocate, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder: Lift Our Voices
- Frances Frei, professor at Harvard Business School and bestselling author of Move Fast & Fix Things
- Jason Feifer, editor in chief, Entrepreneur Magazine
- Andrew Seaman, editor at large for jobs and career development, LinkedIn
- Professor Daisy Lovelace, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
- Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer and CEO & founder of The Futur
Mita Mallick (Author)
9781394316489, Wiley
Hardback, published 25 September 2025
240 pages
23.1 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.431 kg
Must read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader In The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick shares how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances. She shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of the 13 bad bosses she once endured and survived, even including when she was a bad boss in her career. She challenges us both current and aspiring leaders to avoid the pitfalls of bad boss behavior. With powerful storytelling and practical advice, she covers bad behaviors like:
The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses is a must read guide on how not to become that bad boss for anyone on their journey to be a better leader. Mita reminds us that a good leader can be the difference maker: ensuring we are recognized and valued for our contributions in our organizations. So remember that the devil emails at midnight. Let's make sure that devil doesn't become you.
Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Boss Who Never Had Any Time for Me . . . Except at Midnight 11 Chapter 2 The Boss Who Didn’t Want to Call Me by My Name . . . So He Renamed Me Mohammed 25 Chapter 3 The Boss Who Fell Asleep in Almost Every Meeting 41 Chapter 4 The Boss Who Hovered Like a Helicopter and Enjoyed Redoing All of Our Work 57 Chapter 5 The Boss Who Cried Wolf, Because Everything Was Urgent 73 Chapter 6 The Boss Who Ruled with Fear, Perched on Her Throne, Clutching Tightly to Her Crown 89 Chapter 7 The Boss Who Punished Me for Being Pregnant 105 Chapter 8 The Boss Who Was Incredibly Kind and Completely Incompetent at His Job 121 Chapter 9 The Boss Who Was Filled with Toxic Positivity 135 Chapter 10 The Boss Who Loved Gossiping . . . About Everyone 149 Chapter 11 The Boss Who Loved the Spotlight and Took Credit for All of the Work 163 Chapter 12 The Boss Who Questioned My Loyalty and Called Me a Rat 177 Chapter 13 The Boss Who Was Grieving and Couldn’t Show Up for Her Team 191 Conclusion 205 Notes 207 Acknowledgments 217 About the Author 219 Index 221
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
