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EntreLeadership · 2026-06-12 · 14 min · 2,631 words

14 Minutes of Leadership Fails

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We spend a lot of time talking about bad hires and how to avoid them, but sometimes the bigger problem isn't the employee, it's the leader. If you're a leader, stick with me for a second. Most leaders don't wake up trying to be bad bosses. They're overwhelmed. They're moving fast. They're trying to move the business forward.

But let's be honest, some bosses just shouldn't be Bosses. So today. Entree Leadership's head coach John Falcons is reacting to stories about bad leaders. This isn't about shaming anyone, it's about helping you level up your leadership game and avoid becoming a cautionary tale on the internet.

Let's get to it. All right, we're starting off strong by looking at a few of the infamous Tiger Oil Memos. These came out of the now defunct Houston-based Tiger Oil Company in the 70s. There's about 22 of them total. All from their CEO. Edward

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