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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Jerks hurt businesses, especially when they occupy management and leadership roles.
Chapter 3: To build a great workplace, companies should adopt the No Asshole Rule.
Chapter 4: Greater equality means fewer assholes.
Chapter 5: Being an asshole can offer some advantages, but motivating employees with incentives works better overall.
Chapter 6: To build a civilized, productive workplace, strongly emphasize cooperation instead of internal competition.
Chapter 7: Avoid assholes or you’ll become one, yourself.
Chapter 8: Don’t let assholes rattle you — create strong emotional distance.
Chapter 9: Everyone should apply the No Asshole Rule at all times.
Description
The No Asshole Rule delves into the problem of bullying or aggressive co-workers, who in many cases rise to management positions. Sutton provocatively labels them assholes.
The book lays out the effect these employees can have on a business, and gives advice on how to develop an asshole-free environment.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who wants to learn how to identify and deal with assholes in the workplace
- Every office worker, whether employee, manager, consultant or intern
- Anyone who wants to avoid being seen as an asshole