The World's Worst Supervisor: The Story of Transforming Supervision

By Anthony Dickerson

Most supervisors don't fail because they lack effort.
They fail because no one ever taught them how to lead.

The World's Worst Supervisor is a practical, story-driven leadership parable that follows Riley, a high-performing individual contributor who is promoted into supervision without training, structure, or support. What begins as confidence quickly turns into overwhelm as Riley struggles with team conflict, unclear expectations, burnout, and the quiet realization that working harder is no longer enough.

Through honest mistakes, uncomfortable feedback, and guided coaching, Riley begins to see what most supervisors are never shown:
supervision isn't about controlling work-it's about creating clarity, trust, and consistency.

This book walks readers through Riley's transformation as she learns how to:

Move from reactive control to confident leadership

Build trust with a team that has grown disengaged

Delegate without losing accountability

Give clear, productive feedback instead of avoiding hard conversations

Manage up, down, and across without burning out

Create systems that support people instead of replacing them

Unlike traditional leadership books, The World's Worst Supervisor doesn't rely on theory or abstract models. It mirrors real workplace challenges supervisors face every day-missed deadlines, tension with former peers, resistance to change, and the pressure to prove themselves without a roadmap.

As Riley is coached through a structured development process, readers gain practical insight they can apply immediately:

A clear blueprint for the supervisor role

Language for better one-on-one conversations

Tools for building team culture and accountability

Confidence that growth is possible-even after mistakes

Written for first-time supervisors, experienced leaders looking to reset unhealthy habits, and organizations seeking a relatable way to develop frontline leadership, this book reassures readers of one essential truth:

You don't have to be perfect to lead well.
You just need the right foundation.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or quietly wondered whether you're "the problem," this story will show you that you're not broken-you're simply untrained.

And that can be changed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GGMMLMF2
• ISBN13: 9798243821728
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"