Robert I. Sutton
Robert I. Sutton is an organizational psychologist and professor emeritus at Stanford University, recognized for his research on leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. He is the best-selling author of books including The No Asshole Rule, which sold over 900,000 copies and was translated into more than 20 languages, and has significantly influenced evidence-based management thinking.
Biography & Author's Journey
Robert I. Sutton was born and raised in the United States, developing an intellectual curiosity early in life that led him to the University of Michigan, where he earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. His academic journey found a permanent home at Stanford University, where he has served since 1983, initially as Professor of Management Science & Engineering and, as of 2023, Professor Emeritus. Sutton’s formative years were marked not just by disciplinary excellence, but by an eagerness to explore the intersection of theory and real-world organizational dynamics, which would become a hallmark of his career.
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"Robert I. Sutton is a professor of management science at Stanford and a researcher in the field of evidence-based management"
— Wikipedia
"Scaling Up Excellence" by Robert I. Sutton was called "the pick of 2014's management books" and a bestseller"
— Wall Street Journal
"Robert I. Sutton's 'No Asshole Rule' is widely recognized for its impact on workplace culture and management thinking"
— Goodreads
"Bestselling author Robert Sutton and Stanford colleague Huggy Rao tackle the challenge that determines every organization's success: how to scale up excellence"
— The Globe and Mail
"Robert I. Sutton has been praised for his work in changing organizations for the better and building workplaces that don’t drive people crazy"
— Porchlight Book Company
"Robert I. Sutton is an American organizational psychologist and author of several books on business and management"
— PangoBooks
"The Financial Times has called Robert I. Sutton's work on management and leadership among the top business books of the year"
— Financial Times
