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- Did you know that there are seven distinct types of office jerks, and using the same strategy for all of them might actually be making your work life harder?
- Have you ever wondered why certain colleagues excel at 'kissing up' to the boss while making your life miserable, and what the secret is to neutralizing their power?
- What if you could use simple social psychology tactics to stop a 'credit stealer' or 'gaslighter' in their tracks before they damage your reputation?
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Key Takeaways from Jerks at Work
- Learn how to diplomatically expose a 'Kiss Up/Kick Downer' by gathering neutral testimonies from peers and acknowledging their strengths before presenting your case to management.
- Discover why 'Credit Stealers' might not be acting maliciously, and how revealing hidden behind-the-scenes work can help you reclaim ownership of your ideas.
- Master the art of preventing stolen credit by initiating non-accusatory, fact-based conversations and strictly defining team roles before projects begin.
- Find out how to stop a 'Bulldozer' from dominating meetings by voicing your positions early and forming peer alliances to effectively shut down interruptions.
- Understand how to reclaim your workplace power from a toxic colleague by learning the specialized skills and monopolized roles they use to make themselves indispensable.
Jerks at Work — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Kiss Up, Kick-Downer
Chapter 3: The Credit Thief
Chapter 4: Steamrollers
Chapter 5: Team Freeloaders
Chapter 6: Micromanagers
Chapter 7: Absent Bosses
Chapter 8: Gaslighters
Jerks at Work Summary & Overview
Jerks at Work (2022) provides a handbook for how to deal with difficult people at work. Identifying seven types of jerks, it informs you about what kind of behaviors to look out for and how to deal with them in a pragmatic, positive way.
Who Should Listen to Jerks at Work?
- Anyone who is struggling with a jerk at work
- Those who have a friend or loved one who won’t stop complaining about a jerk at work
- People who are interested in how social psychology applies to the workplace
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