The Cost of Clueless: How Bad Leadership Wrecks Teams, Projects, and Sanity

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Estimated Cost: US-$960 Billion. Worldwide-Nearly $8.1 Trillion

But the most significant losses aren’t just financial—they’re the irreversible damage to Mother Nature and the countless personal lives disrupted along the way. We’ve all encountered them: the self-proclaimed “masterminds” who think they’re outsmarting everyone by bending rules, cutting corners, and dodging real work. They revel in their "brilliance" while leaving a trail of disaster behind.

This book is a collection of their most outrageous antics. We’ll dive into real-world stories where people manipulated processes, fudged data, and made decisions so absurd, you’ll wonder how they were ever hired in the first place.

 

Why Share Your Story?:

• Help others: Your experience can help people recognize—and avoid—costly blunders.
• Learn and laugh (or cry): Discover just how far some folks will go when they think no one’s watching—and take comfort in the shared madness.
• Inspire change: Your story could spark a shift toward better management practices and help shape future leaders.

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Submission Guidelines:

• Anonymity guaranteed: Your identity will remain confidential.
• Details matter: Include the process, product, location, and job titles involved (but no names).
• Focus on the story: Let the absurdity speak for itself—no need to preach.
• Keep it concise: Aim for one letter-sized page or less.

📧 Submit your stories to jgarcia@novastum.com with the subject line “BOOK”.

Let the tales of workplace absurdity begin.