Many business books claim to espouse dangerous and disruptive ideas in a largely cynical attempt to generate buzz. Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. This is despair inc the art of demotivation addressing employee complaints by lewis hart on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. And more importantly, what can executives do about this crisis of employee dissatisfaction. Remember, the art of demotivation is for executives and managers with the potential to become executives only.
But take heart the last management book youll ever need is available now, and at a price a manager can afford. In substance, there is nary a difference between this work and its lesser sibling. Kersten provides executives and managers with a shockingly effective strategy for. If you are neither, this book will only confuse, irritate or possibly even violate you. Despair, inc is a company based in austin, texas, that produces posters and souvenirs that satirize the motivational indoctrination common in corporate environments. The art of demotivation a visionary guide for transforming your companys least. D in organizational communication from the university of southern california and is the author of several of the companys popular demotivators products. Demotivators, the worlds best demotivational posters despair, inc.
In this installment of the awardwinning management training series from, company founder dr. Kersten provides a helpful overview of organizational storytelling techniques that can aid executives and managers in the creation of a radically demotivating work environment. Demotivators, the worlds best demotivational posters ambition demotivational poster. But we knew, given our goal, wed be in for a fight. Despair, inc is a company based in austin, texas, that produces posters and souvenirs that. Despite being misunderstood, the company continues to pursue their crusade for demotivation. However distasteful, such exchanges do provide fertile opportunities for the seeding of radical demotivation in the employee psyche. Though it has the power to transform your organization into a paragon of productivity and your haughty employees into humble extensions of your own managerial ambitions, it also has the potential, should it fall into the wrong hands, to provoke lawsuits and incite riots. In this revolutionary new management book, despair, inc. In this installment of the awardwinning management training series from despair. You dont have to accept being underpaid and mistreated to work here but it helps. Attempted vampirism the attempted vampirism series book 1. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the art of demotivation a visionary guide for transforming your companys least valuable asset your employees.
You have to accept being underpaid and mistreated to work here. Kersten plumbs the depths of employee discontent to find its root. Dont judge a book by its covertheres a reason that the art of demotivation is prefaced with a stark warning. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. Kersten, author of the art of demotivation, shows how to manage three types of problem employees. More the art of demotivation posted on february 2, 2015 by kevin i suppose it was an obvious choice. From its deceptively friendly cover artwork and approachable msrp, to its authoritative isbn barcode and bold backcover endorsements, this book truly is a retailers dream come true. After all, the motivation industry has been crushing dreams for decades, selling the easy lie of success you can buy. Instead, consider buying a copy of this book for your boss. Kersten plumbs the depths of employee discontent to find its root cause. Were talking cheerless posters, calendars, and note cards, the art of demotivation book, even the pessimists mug with a line marking when the glass is halfempty.
It takes the basic premise of demotivation and runs with it, explaining just how one can go about converting ones workforce into mindless drones who understand their place in the world all too well. Demotivation heals my overly positive soul church of the. The art of demotivation manager edition despair, inc. Booksellers we designed the manager edition of the art of demotivation with you in mind. Kersten plumbs the depths of employee discontent and identifies its root cause. Thats why we decided to differentiate ourselves by crushing dreams with hard truths. Published january 28th 2003 by despair ink first published january 2003. No industry has inflicted more suffering than the motivational industry. Motivational books, speakers and posters have made billions of dollars selling shortcuts to success and tools for unleashing our unlimited potential.
Introducing the art of demotivation after two years of development, the landmark management guide from despair, inc. The journey of a thousand miles sometimes ends very, very badly. The bookshelves of the modern manager groan under the collective weight of a library of condescending fables and antiquated lies. May 15, 2018 with the art of demotivation former professor and current executive kersten offers not only a comprehensive analysis of the problem but a prescriptive solution. Demotivators, the worlds best demotivational posters discouragementfish from despair, inc.
Nov 23, 20 demotivators the worlds best demotivational posters despair, inc. But in style, the executive is in a class by itself, the book a bold statement of luxury, power and mystery. I love it when i come across things that appeals to me on multiple levels. It is a spoof of the management guru book genre and features 18 stylized renderings of demotivators to illustrate the points. Kersten provides executives and managers with a shockingly the art of demotivation. Kersten provides executives and managers with a shockingly effective strategy for resp. Facetoface interaction of executives with their employee subordinates is an unfortunate necessity in most organizations. Sign up for despair s consistently disappointing newsletter for a chance to get the inside scoop on upcoming sales, new releases and exclusive subscriber discounts. But the art of demotivation is the first management book in history so dangerous that it includes its own lock or cloaking device. But the art of demotivation is the first management book in history so.
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A visionary guide for transforming your companys least valuable asset your employees 9781892503404 by kersten, e. A visionary guide for transforming your companys least valuable asset your employees by e. The futile quest at no time in history have there been more motivational resources available to the modern manager. A visionary guide for transforming your companys least valuable asset your employees by kersten, e. The paperback of the art of demotivation manager edition. The art of demotivation executive edition despair, inc. It is a spoof of the management guru book genre and features 18 stylized. The art of demotivation a visionary guide for transforming.
I was sorry that, being retired, i didnt have any employee morale to crush, as the art of demotivation looked like an appealing book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nonetheless, in the interest of creating some great imagery, i agreed to the assignment. Behold a forceful declaration of the elevated stature of the executive class. The art of demotivation book synopsis bestbookbriefings. Despair ink is the newly formed publishing division of despair, inc. Whats seen as a simple misunderstanding or failure. The marketing copy for this book sums it up better than i ever could, so ill just quote it. A cut above behold a forceful declaration of the elevated stature of the executive class. Kevin sprouls, the original portrait artist from the wall street journal, was commissioned by the folks at despair, inc. Jan 21, 20 a few years ago, i was approached by the folks at despair, inc.
A nation divided against itself cannot stand to hear what those other lunatics are trying to say. Though most employees live lackluster lives full of wasted opportunities and trivial accomplishments, they grow ever more certain of their enormous worth and glorious destinies. Kevin sprouls motivation has become a multibillion dollar industry, courtesy of the patronage of corporations and the noble intentions of executives who lead them. It is book that demands to be reckoned with suited for a leader who expects the same. Instilling the selfconfidence kids will need to carry them through all the failure theyll experience because they werent taught competence instead. What really got me back to feeling my normal uninspired self, though, was a terrific line of demotivational posters. I was a little unsure about taking this on, as the whole concept seemed somewhat cynical. Andy d annandalejohnston added 104 new photos to the album. Creators of demotivators and other revolutionary tools for pessimists, underachievers and the chronically unsuccessful.
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