The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses

by Mita Mallick

Overview

Must read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader

In The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick shares how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances. She shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of the 13 bad bosses she once endured and survived, even including when she was a bad boss in her career. She challenges us both current and aspiring leaders to avoid the pitfalls of bad boss behavior.

With powerful storytelling and practical advice, she covers bad behaviors like:

• Never having time for our teams (except at midnight)
• Micromanaging and re-doing all of the team’s work
• Being completely disengaged, and disinterested in leading
• Ruling with fear in hopes of driving business results
• Loving the spotlight and taking credit for all of the work and much, much more

The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses is a must read guide on how not to become that bad boss for anyone on their journey to be a better leader. Mita reminds us that a good leader can be the difference maker: ensuring we are recognized and valued for our contributions in our organizations. So remember that the devil emails at midnight. Let's make sure that devil doesn't become you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394316489
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/30/2025
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

MITA MALICK is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She’s on a mission to fix what’s broken in our work­places. She’s a corporate change maker with a track record of transforming businesses and has had an extensive career as a marketing and human resources executive.

Mallick is a highly sought-after speaker who has advised Fortune 500 companies and start-ups alike. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar List. She’s a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Adweek, and Entrepreneur. Mallick has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan magazine and Business Insider. Mallick holds a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"One of the most refreshing management books to hit the marketplace. Mita is engaging and entertaining, offering practical advice on avoiding the pitfalls of bad boss behavior."
- Gretchen Carlson, Journalist, Female Empowerment Advocate, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder: Lift Our Voices

“The Devil Emails at Midnight is a provocative, readable, fast-moving reminder that our steepest learning curves are carved out by our own mistakes. I saw myself in many of Mallick's stories, which is exactly her point. By taking a clear-eyed look at our low points as leaders, we dramatically increase our chances of soaring.”
- Frances Frei, professor at Harvard Business School and bestselling author of Move Fast & Fix Things

“Mita shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories that remind us all that bosses can make or break our work experiences. The Devil Emails at Midnight challenges us to think about how we lead."
- Jason Feifer, editor in chief, Entrepreneur Magazine

"Bad bosses hide in plain sight. In an important and enjoyable read, Mita Mallick pulls back the curtain on their behaviors and provides us a roadmap to fostering a productive and healthy workplace.”
- Andrew Seaman, editor at large for jobs and career development, LinkedIn

“I was hooked from the beginning. These powerful stories struck a chord — some mirrored my own experiences, others made me pause and ask: have I ever been that kind of boss? Those moments of recognition and reflection are exactly what Mita set out to inspire. This book is a compelling, practical resource for any executive striving to lead with greater self-awareness, empathy, and intention.”
- Professor Daisy Lovelace, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business 

"This is a must have manual for anyone navigating how to be a better leader. Easy to read, full of powerful stories, and highly practical."
- Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer and CEO & founder of The Futur