Identifying Obnoxious Superstar

GAUGE FOR OBNOXIOUS SUPERSTAR

EXTRACTION FROM GOOD BOSS BAD BOSS, How to be the Best… and Learn from the Worst BY ROBERT I SUTTON, PhD

1. Say 'we' but think 'me'

2. See peers as competitors, even 'the enemy'

3. Belittle others' triumphs and successes

4. Stomp on others on the way to the top

5. Often ask for help from colleagues but rarely return the favour

6. World-class backstabbers

7. Remarkably adept at destroying the reputation of peers, subordinates and bosses whom they see as competitors

8. Routinely rip apart colleagues - not just their ideas, but their reputation and self-confidence

9. All-star ass-kissers that their superior adore

10. Conveniently 'forget' to invite colleagues to high-profile meetings

11. Do what is best for themselves first and rarely what is best for their team or organization

12. Say nice things to their bosses' faces but rip them to shrds behind their backs

13. Don't teach or mentor others

14. Are black holes of information: it only goes in, never out to colleagues