Building Out the Green Infrastructure [The EcoInnovator]

Today, the fundamental underpinnings of the First Industrial Revolution are no longer true. Energy is no longer free; it is expensive in absolute and real terms. The externalities of energy usage are no longer acceptable to the general population. [...] We believe we are at the dawn of the Second Industrial Revolution.

7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics [The Perfect Life1]

5. Become Community Involved: Remain involved in community-related issues and activities, thereby demonstrating that your business is a responsible community contributor. In other words, stay involved.

Stress Management For The CEO [Forbes.com]

He runs marathons, which he says not only keep him physically fit but provide major stress relief. What really sets his mind at ease, though, is a bowl of chips and some good salsa and guacamole with friends.

The Value of Workplace Practical Jokes [HBR Editors' Blog - HarvardBusiness.org]

In these days of dark morale, I find that an occasional, gentle joke can be quite a bonding experience for colleagues.

BusinessWeek talks about how to handle those cases. True to our philosophy of being the change you wish to see, here’s what stood out to us:

Your boss will betray your trust, then tell you to stay positive. Your boss will chastise you for your behavior, then act the same way. Sure, you can quit, but have you gained anything besides an ulcer? Instead, make the most of your time. Focus on gaining the right experience, building your interpersonal skills, and policing your attitude. They are your ticket out. Absorb those daily humiliations, so you never become like your boss. Most important, don’t write off the message because of the messenger. Your boss didn’t reach this level by accident. Be open to criticisms and suggestions. You’ll likely miss some valuable nuggets if you completely tune out your boss.

Personally, I would have to agree. I’ve had a series of bad bosses, and have learned something from all of them. If nothing else, as the excerpt above suggests, I learned how to be a better boss myself by not doing what these people did.

What have you learned from bad boss experiences? Tell us in the comments.