Steve Carell portrays the rather ignorant and hilarious role of Michael Scott, the boss of Dunder-Mifflin, on The Office. Though he's humorous to watch, he would be a nightmare to work for. That's why this FastCompany.com article, showcased on MSNBC.com, offers tips for company leaders on how to avoid becoming like Scott. Tips include "Don't blackmail employees into doing your laundry" and "Don't tell everyone the boat is sinking when it's not."

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