Book · 2022 · Business & Economics
Jerks at Work
Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them
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There's more in the book like I said and I love how utilitarian it all is, a lot of practicals in here.
What they say about it
- Discusses book concepts3
- Praises the practical approach“how utilitarian it all is”2
The best things said about it
I love how utilitarian the book is, there are seven types of jerks we see at work.
This is one of the most common or at least the way the book starts off with the kiss-up kick down.
You call this status acuity in the book right.
I think the example you gave in the book was that was was that the coffee shop guy that wasn't really him.
And you mentioned this in the book that some people steal credit.
Why people recommend it
Jerks at Work by Tessa West is a practical guide that identifies seven distinct archetypes of difficult workplace personalities and offers strategies for dealing with them. Jordan Harbinger discussed the work on The Jordan Harbinger Show, highly praising its utilitarian approach and abundance of practical advice for navigating office politics. Harbinger brought up the book to examine the common kiss-up kick-down personality type, asking about the behavior of two-faced individuals in professional environments. Throughout the interview segment, the host referenced several specific concepts and examples from the text, including status acuity, the nuances of advice ties, and how certain colleagues inadvertently steal credit from others. By breaking down these interpersonal challenges, the publication provides listeners with actionable tools to handle toxic coworkers effectively. Harbinger strongly recommended the guide to his audience at the end of the show, emphasizing its usefulness for anyone looking to improve their daily work life and successfully manage difficult professional relationships.
Every mention
Jordan Harbinger there's more in the book like i said and i love how utilitarian it all is a lot of practicals in here 6
“i love how utilitarian the book is there are seven types of jerks we see at work which you know”
“this is one of the most common or at least the way the book starts off with the kiss-up kick down and we've all kind of met these people tell me about two-faced dave the shoe salesman”
“or i guess skill like it's you call this status acuity in the book right”
“i think the example you gave in the book was that was was that the coffee shop guy that wasn't really him”
“and you mentioned this in the book that some people steal credit”
“there's more in the book like i said and i love how utilitarian it all is a lot of practicals in here”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“in fact the number one complaint i get since i wrote this book is it's my boss that stole credit for myself”
“and in my book i kind of lay out the sort of science of conflict”