Jerks at Work by Tessa West Summary
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Tired of toxic colleagues? NYU psychologist Tessa West's "Jerks at Work" delivers science-backed strategies for handling seven workplace saboteurs. Endorsed by influential thinkers like Scott Galloway, it's the career insurance Annie Duke calls "breezy" yet transformative for navigating office politics.
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When Office Nightmares Come to Life
Ever had that sinking feeling when you realize your dream job has become a nightmare because of one person? You're not alone. In today's workplace, jerks aren't just annoying - they're systematic predators who undermine your well-being, productivity, and career prospects. The typical responses we resort to - venting to colleagues, emotionally checking out, gossiping, direct confrontation, or running to management - often make things worse. Even well-meaning supervisors frequently freeze when faced with these situations, either because they depend on the problematic employee's skills, feel unprepared to handle interpersonal conflicts, or instinctively avoid confrontation. Workplace relationship problems don't stay neatly contained within office walls. They follow you home, affecting your mental health, family relationships, and quality of life. The truth is, even seasoned professionals with impressive credentials struggle with difficult colleagues. Career experience doesn't automatically translate to conflict management skills. More surprisingly, workplace jerks aren't simply bitter or incompetent employees - many are highly skilled social strategists who deliberately weaponize their interpersonal talents for personal gain. The most effective protection isn't isolation but developing a robust network of workplace relationships across departments and hierarchical levels.
Power Players: Kiss Up/Kick Downers and Idea Vampires
Conversation Dominators and Team Disruptors
Management Extremes: Micromanagers and Absentee Leaders
Psychological Manipulators: Dealing with Gaslighters
Creating a Jerk-Free Workplace Culture
Prevention Strategies and Long-Term Solutions
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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