{"product_id":"is-my-boss-an-idiot-pankaj-sharma-9798243611862","title":"Is My Boss an Idiot? Leadership Lessons They Never Taught You: The Art of Managing Up Without Losing Your Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs your boss difficult, confusing, insecure, or completely unprepared for the role?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou're not alone-and you're not powerless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs My Boss an Idiot? Leadership Lessons They Never Taught You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a sharp, humorous, and deeply practical guide for professionals who must succeed \u003ci\u003edespite\u003c\/i\u003e imperfect leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from real corporate experiences, training rooms, project war zones, and everyday \"coffee-machine conversations,\" \u003cb\u003ePankaj Sharma\u003c\/b\u003e reveals the leadership lessons no MBA, certification, or corporate handbook ever covered: how to lead upward, influence without authority, and grow when the person above you isn't exactly inspiring confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book isn't about complaining.\u003cbr\u003eIt's about \u003cb\u003estrategic survival, quiet influence, and career growth\u003c\/b\u003e in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy bad bosses are often your toughest-and most valuable-leadership teachers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to manage up without losing your sanity or your integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical techniques to influence decisions when you don't have authority\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to work with ego-driven, insecure, micromanaging, or clueless bosses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow frustration, when handled smartly, can become a leadership advantage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with wit, empathy, and real-world insight, this book turns workplace frustration into a masterclass in leadership maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an individual contributor, a manager, or an aspiring leader, this book will change how you see power, authority, and leadership forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes, the leadership course you never signed up for...\u003cbr\u003eturns out to be the one that teaches you the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pankaj Sharma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243611862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Pankaj Sharma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172183843071,"sku":"9798243611862","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/is-my-boss-an-idiot-pankaj-sharma-9798243611862","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}