An interesting take on modeling
Adrian at Lifehack.org has Seven Useful Lessons You Can Learn from a Bad Boss:
Macho, insensitive bosses share certain characteristics. Their behavior is arrogant, quick-tempered and controlling. Their motives are typically selfish and manipulative. They show little concern for others and few signs of understanding why others don’t trust them. Most of all, they are quite unaware of their failings and the impact they have on their subordinates. No only do they see no need to change, they often make their high-handed behavior a source of pride.
That’s why you can trust them to be some of your best teachers about productivity and success.
Read the rest of the article at Lifehack.org.