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Every book Bob Sutton recommended on podcasts
Bob Sutton is an organizational psychologist and author. During an appearance on the a16z Podcast, Sutton discussed and recommended several books related to psychology, workplace behavior, and coping mechanisms. He recommended Adam Grant's book Give and Take, highlighting its insights into how givers can achieve success without burning out or being exploited. Drawing on material from his own work, Sutton referenced Aaron Beck's psychological strategies to explain methods for protecting one's mental well-being in difficult environments. He discussed several themes and examples from his own writing, including the importance of being slow to judge others while quickly examining one's own biases, the concept of time horizons when dealing with difficult colleagues, and the practical use of humor in leadership and communication. Sutton emphasized the importance of self-awareness and concluded his discussion by highlighting the value of seeking external input from others when evaluating one's personal skills and workplace behavior, underscoring the practical tools available for navigating interpersonal challenges in professional settings.
Books recommended by Bob Sutton
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The Green Beret Survival Guide
The Asshole Survival Guide by Robert Sutton offers practical strategies and psychological tools for dealing with difficult people and toxic work environments.
Discussed“so i'm also drawing on some of aaron beck's work in my chapter on mind tricks that protect your soul in in just ways so that even though you're in an objectively bad environment in this case that it doesn't upset you so much”
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Give and Take
Give and Take by Adam Grant is a bestselling psychology book that explores the distinct dynamics of givers, takers, and matchers, demonstrating how generous individuals can achieve remarkable success without being exploited or burning out.
Recommended“but actually there is something else that's being one of my favorite folks i i'm adam grant who's at university of pennsylvania wharton he's got this great book called give and take and essentially what he shows is people are most successful”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| a16z Podcast: The Asshole Survival Guide | a16z Podcast | 2017-09-13 | 7 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and i kept reading the literature and i kept being pressed back by my friend michael to the whole franchise”