Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a 38 year veteran of the rat race. I’ve held many leadership positions from Assistant Superintendent to Manager to Director to Associate Vice President.
I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s of business administration. I am a lifelong learner and a voracious reader.
Bad Boss is my first book and I am excited to have it on Amazon. I am currently researching my next book. It is tentatively titled The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Leaders.
I live in Round Rock, Texas with my wife and two Scottish Terriers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is titled Bad Boss – 7 Steps to Survive a Nightmare Boss.
Over the years, I have had many Bad Bosses and many good bosses. Both have inspired to write my book Bad Boss.
If my book helps just one person, I will consider it a success.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to sit in a comfy chair in the living room and work from my laptop. Often times, I will have some tv in the background. Most recently any travel show on HGTV. Right now Mexico Life.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
John Maxwell is my all-time favorite. His 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth is my favorite. Leadership Gold is another.
Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is another.
What are you working on now?
I am researching a book about the 7 habits of highly dysfunctional leaders. It will look at what these leaders do that makes them ineffective. My goal is to provide information that will help others avoid falling into these habits.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far Amazon, but I also have an author’s site at https://themillerchronicles.com
As I mature in my marketing prowess I hope to discover.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick with it. Writing and publishing can be hard at times, but work through it. And write at least 3 words every day.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write at least 3 words every day. Nothing is more important than just sitting down and writing anything. Three words inevitably turns into more.
What are you reading now?
I’m taking a break from non-fiction and reading Dean Koontz’s Devoted.
What’s next for you as a writer?
When I’m not researching The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Leaders I am working on a short book of things people can do while stuck at home during these unprecedented times. My goal is to give people outlets that they can safely do at home. Many ideas involve staying connected with Facetime or Skype.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Anything that John Maxwell wrote and any Dean Koontz book for entertainment.
Author Websites and Profiles
Michael Miller Website
Michael Miller Amazon Profile
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