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The No Asshole Rule

Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't

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The No Asshole Rule

Written by: Robert I. Sutton Ph.D.
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The definitive guide to working with - and surviving - bullies, creeps, jerks, tyrants, tormentors, despots, backstabbers, egomaniacs, and all the other assholes who do their best to destroy you at work.

"What an asshole!" How many times have you said that about someone at work? You're not alone! In this groundbreaking book, Stanford University professor Robert I. Sutton builds on his acclaimed Harvard Business Review article to show you the best ways to deal with assholes...and why they can be so destructive to your company.

Practical, compassionate, and in places downright funny, this guide offers:

  • Strategies on how to pinpoint and eliminate negative influences for good Illuminating case histories from major organizations
  • A self-diagnostic test and a program to identify and keep your own "inner jerk" from coming out

The No Asshole Rule is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Business Week best seller.

©2007 Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved (P)2007 Hachette Audio Business Communication Communication & Social Skills Entrepreneurship Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Small Business & Entrepreneurship Workplace & Organizational Behaviour Business Career Management Funny Leadership Difficult Workplace Relationships

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"Sutton's work is sure to generate discussions at watercoolers around the country and deserves influence in corporate hiring and firing strategies." (Publishers Weekly)
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Funny stories and relatable content. Great book for juggling emotions at work and identifying where confusion might be coming from :)

Great book - gave clarity

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i have been struggling with work place bullies because I have a disability and need accommodations. some coworkers hate it so much and think I don't deserve special treatment. I wish I worked in a place with no assholes, or that I was not disabled just like these "perfect" ppl. This book helped me feel normal and when you normalize something you feel less alone. Thank you Dr Sutton

finally saying it out loud.

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Let me save you a couple of bucks and a couple of hours .. being an asshole isn't a nice thing, and it makes people feel bad.

There you go .. I would've thought that it doesn't need a book with multiple chapters.

Should be called "The No-duh rule"

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