{"product_id":"the-devil-emails-at-midnight-what-good-leaders-can-learn-from-bad-bosses-hardback-9781394316489","title":"The Devil Emails at Midnight; What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses (Hardback) 9781394316489","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Devil Emails at Midnight\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWhat Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gretchen Carlson, Journalist, Female Empowerment Advocate, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder: Lift Our Voices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e- Frances Frei, professor at Harvard Business School and bestselling author of Move Fast \u0026amp; Fix Things\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jason Feifer, editor in chief, Entrepreneur Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.” \u003cbr\u003e- Andrew Seaman, editor at large for jobs and career development, LinkedIn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e- Professor Daisy Lovelace, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer and CEO \u0026amp; founder of The Futur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMita Mallick (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394316489, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 September 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Bad Bosses\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith powerful storytelling and practical advice, she covers bad behaviors like: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNever having time for our teams (except at midnight)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicromanaging and re-doing all of the team’s work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeing completely disengaged, and disinterested in leading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRuling with fear in hopes of driving business results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoving the spotlight and taking credit for all of the work and much, much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Bad Bosses\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Boss Who Never Had Any Time for Me . . . Except at Midnight 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The Boss Who Didn’t Want to Call Me by My Name . . . So He Renamed Me Mohammed 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Boss Who Fell Asleep in Almost Every Meeting 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Boss Who Hovered Like a Helicopter and Enjoyed Redoing All of Our Work 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Boss Who Cried Wolf, Because Everything Was Urgent 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Boss Who Ruled with Fear, Perched on Her Throne, Clutching Tightly to Her Crown 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 The Boss Who Punished Me for Being Pregnant 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The Boss Who Was Incredibly Kind and Completely Incompetent at His Job 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The Boss Who Was Filled with Toxic Positivity 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Boss Who Loved Gossiping . . . About Everyone 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 The Boss Who Loved the Spotlight and Took Credit for All of the Work 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 The Boss Who Questioned My Loyalty and Called Me a Rat 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 The Boss Who Was Grieving and Couldn’t Show Up for Her Team 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453473976600,"sku":"9781394316489","price":16.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394316489.jpg?v=1785284895","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-devil-emails-at-midnight-what-good-leaders-can-learn-from-bad-bosses-hardback-9781394316489","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}