"Manager Hacker" - Quick Hits:

• This Ain't Your Average Management Book: It's about navigating the crazy world of bosses, not some corporate fluff. It's for those who want to make work less painful.
• Join the Crew: There's a Facebook group, Instagram, and LinkedIn page for the Manager Hacker community. Get connected!
• Copyright Stuff: Domenic Certa owns this content, so don't go stealing it. But sharing links is cool.
• Warning! Language Alert!: This book ain't sugar-coated. If you're sensitive to strong language, it might not be your cup of tea. It's real talk.
• Proceed with Caution: What you do with this info is on you. The authors aren't responsible for the fallout.
• This Book is for You: If you're dealing with a tough manager and it's driving you nuts, this is for you. If you're down to improve your situation, keep reading.
• What's Inside?
• Chapters on the basics of Manager Hacker.
• Debunking the "ideal" organization and manager myths.
• Key rules and self-hacks.
• Insights into what managers really want.
• Tips for dealing with different types of bosses (like the "Bitch Boss" or the "Bozo Boss").
• Why This Book Exists: It's dedicated to helping you deal with manager drama and take control of your work life.
• Dysfunctional Bosses Are Everywhere: They come in all shapes and sizes, from insecure to control-freak. Good managers are out there too, though!
• Hack the System: Manager Hacker is about going "incognito" and figuring out how to deal with your management situation without getting busted.
• Pay It Forward: Share the book with anyone who needs it, including managers who could use a reality check.
• It's Not About Disrespect: The goal is to gain insights and work through challenges, not to cause drama.
• Two Types of People:
• Self-aware: They know their stuff and care about relationships.
• Unaware: They're kinda clueless and mostly care about themselves.
• Key Fact #1: Self-aware managers focus on relationships and moving the organization forward.
• Key Fact #2: Unaware managers focus on personal gain and don't pay much attention to people.
• You Gotta Know These Facts: Understanding these two types is key to dealing with any manager.
• You Can't Change Them: If a manager doesn't want to change, they won't. Focus on changing yourself.
• Ideal vs. Reality: Chapters talk about the "ideal" organization and manager, but let's be real, those are rare. It helps to know what should be happening, though.
• Get Ready for Chaos: Most workplaces have some level of dysfunction. It's normal.
• Take Charge: Don't wait for things to change. Start making moves to improve your situation.
• Sleuth Mode Activated: This book is about being sneaky and strategic, like an undercover agent.
• Stop the Slackism: No more excuses! Take responsibility and start moving forward.
• Key Reasons for Slackism: Bad beliefs, bad habits, blaming the environment, avoiding personal problems, and more.
• Hack Yourself First: Before you mess with your manager, make sure your own act is together.
• The Two Big Rules:

1. Hack yourself first.
2. Hack your manager second.

• Don't Do Anything Illegal: Seriously, that's not what this is about.
• Ideal Organizations vs. The Truth: Ideally, workplaces would be awesome. In reality, there are always issues.
• Five Basic Provisions of an Ideal Organization:

1. Meaningful Work.
2. Hands-on Management.
3. Growth Opportunities and Engagement.
4. Supportive Work Environment.
5. Effective Leadership.

• Employee Engagement: Engaged, Not-Engaged, and Actively Disengaged. Be the engaged one!
• Ideal Managers vs. The Truth: Ideally, managers would be amazing leaders and developers. In reality, many are just trying to survive.
• Four Things Ideal Managers Do: Energize, Empower, Support, and Communicate.
• Generational Stuff: Don't get too caught up in stereotypes. People are people.
• Stop Expecting Perfection: Your manager isn't going to be perfect. Adjust your expectations and deal with reality.
• Take Responsibility: Don't blame your manager for everything. Take control of what you can control.

Basically, this book is a survival guide for dealing with real-world work drama. It's not perfect, it's not always pretty, but it's real.