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Entertaining and important ... This book is a blow for humanity as well as management (OBSERVER )
This meticulously researched book . . . puts into plain language an undeniable fact: the modern workplace is beset with a**holes . . . Sure to generate discussion around watercoolers (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY )
The definitive guide to understanding, counteracting, and not becoming an a**hole. I am qualified to make this judgment because (a) I've been an a**hole a few times and (b) been a victim of a**holes more than a few times (Guy Kawasaki )
A wry and useful look at the patterns of bullying in the workplace (IRISH TIMES )
This meticulously researched book . . . puts into plain language an undeniable fact: the modern workplace is beset with a**holes . . . Sure to generate discussion around watercoolers (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY )
The definitive guide to understanding, counteracting, and not becoming an a**hole. I am qualified to make this judgment because (a) I've been an a**hole a few times and (b) been a victim of a**holes more than a few times (Guy Kawasaki )
A wry and useful look at the patterns of bullying in the workplace (IRISH TIMES )
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'Sure to generate discussion around watercoolers'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is a combination of case-study, anecdote, psychology and sociology that builds on the idea of a workplace of mutual respect and extends it to the organisation, the boss, your colleagues, clients and yourself. There are plenty of funny and not-so-funny observations in this and it provides some insightful ways of surviving these toxic situations.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sutton gets it just right in this highly entertaining and relevant book. We all know people like those described in the book. And coping with them - or better yet keeping them out of our work lives - is a problem worth solving. It's nice to see someone in academia who embraces the practical concerns of real-life managers. Sutton's blend of case studies and thoughtful analysis is like a tonic for the spirit of those of us who have endured the sphincterage of terrible colleagues. You might wish that Sutton had written this book a while ago. Do your children a favor and save a copy for them. They'll need it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book because part of me was getting a bit fed up with my career path. The constant routine and petty competitiveness was starting to get me down. This book is a cure to a problem I've never really had and puts my own annoyances into perspective.
Maybe it's just my vocation; I'm a software engineer for a company that makes equipment for scientific research but have also worked in both the private and public utility sectors. I've yet to meet an AH as described by Sutton. Yes, people are annoying, but not for the reasons as described in this book. The Sutton AH is not in anyway subtle in achieving their aims; they are big, mean, glaring, nasty, loud, humiliating, shout at you till you cry type AHs. Maybe if I was working in an accountancy or law firm I would meet more of these people. If that's the case then I'm happy where I am, even if my vocation is less prestigious.
Maybe it's Americans? Everywhere I've been in my life, not just the workplace there has been an implied no Sutton AH rule. I know that if I went into my workplace with an attitude as described in this book I wouldn't be there much longer. Thing is, noone had to read Sutton's book before enforcing this.
The biggest problem is his definition of an AH; they have to be as described above to qualify. However, in my opinion the AH character trait is associated much more with deviousness and manifests as manipulative, condescendent and arrogant behaviour. Most people know that they won't get away with acting like a Sutton AH.
Maybe it's just my vocation; I'm a software engineer for a company that makes equipment for scientific research but have also worked in both the private and public utility sectors. I've yet to meet an AH as described by Sutton. Yes, people are annoying, but not for the reasons as described in this book. The Sutton AH is not in anyway subtle in achieving their aims; they are big, mean, glaring, nasty, loud, humiliating, shout at you till you cry type AHs. Maybe if I was working in an accountancy or law firm I would meet more of these people. If that's the case then I'm happy where I am, even if my vocation is less prestigious.
Maybe it's Americans? Everywhere I've been in my life, not just the workplace there has been an implied no Sutton AH rule. I know that if I went into my workplace with an attitude as described in this book I wouldn't be there much longer. Thing is, noone had to read Sutton's book before enforcing this.
The biggest problem is his definition of an AH; they have to be as described above to qualify. However, in my opinion the AH character trait is associated much more with deviousness and manifests as manipulative, condescendent and arrogant behaviour. Most people know that they won't get away with acting like a Sutton AH.
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Funny and smart
He's kind of preaching to the converted really but this is an entertaining and informative read for anyone who is employed or an employer.
Published 8 months ago by M. A. Serlin
A timely book if not finally comprehensive enough
With the growth in numbers of legal claims being brought in the UK for either bullying or bad treatment at the hands of superiors, the book catches in a timely manner the mood of... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Siriam
Another Winner From Sutton
I admit it. I am a huge Sutton fan. I really enjoyed Weird Ideas that Work, and I think he outdid himself with the No A**hole Rule. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2007 by B. Witlin
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