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The No Asshole Rule
Building a Civilised Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
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When the Harvard Business Review asked Robert Sutton for suggestions for its annual list of Breakthrough Ideas, he told them that the best business practice he knew of was the no asshole rule. Sutton's piece became one of the most popular articles ever to appear in the HBR.
Spurred on by the fear and despair that people expressed, the tricks they used to survive with dignity in asshole-infested places, the revenge stories that made him laugh out loud, and the other small wins that they celebrated against mean-spirited people, Sutton was persuaded to write The No Asshole Rule.
He believes passionately that civilised workplaces are not a naive dream, that they do exist, do bolster performance, and that widespread contempt can be erased and replaced with mutual respect when a team or organisation is managed right. There is a huge temptation by executives and those in positions of authority to overlook this trait, especially when exhibited by so-called producers. However, Sutton shows how overall productivity suffers when the workplace is subjected to this kind of stress.
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The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton is praised for being both entertaining and crucial for modern management. It is recognised for meticulously addressing the prevalence of difficult personalities in workplaces, sparking significant discussions. The book is described as a definitive guide to dealing with and avoiding toxic behaviour, combining wry humour with practical insights.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780749954031
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 December 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Robert Sutton is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He is the author of several business books and is also a frequent guest on radio and television shows in the US.
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