Conversation sets the stage for the commitment and the covenant. — John Hoover (consultant)

"Our own flaws are almost incredibly irritating when they show up in the words and actions of someone with power and authority over us."

"Idiot Bosses are mutant hiccups of organizational evolution with cockroach-like immunity to calamities that wipe out truly talented and creative people."

"Your Idiot Boss needs to feel that someone is on his side, in his corner, and has his back. Find times to support your Idiot Boss, especially in his times of uncertainty and doubt."

"When dumb and dumber are running organizations, corporations, and government agencies, its not funny anymore."

"Why must intelligent people suffer from worry, fear, and anxiety while idiots sleep well at night?"

"After studying idiot bosses for more than two decades, I finally understand why females in certain species eat their young."