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Working with Monsters: How to Identify and Protect Yourself from the Workplace Psychopath

Does the following person sound familiar? At the workplace, he/she intimidates fellow workers; exhibits impulsive behavior; demonstrates a lack of remorse; and is glib and superficially charming. Workplace psychopaths exist in a variety of institutions. They are individuals who manipulate their way through life and leave an indelible mark on both their victims and society. They are destructive men and women — cunning, self-centered, ruthless, and terrifying. What motivates these individuals? How can coworkers protect themselves from these "monsters" who hide behind a veneer of respectability? This guide provides a fascinating insight into the mind of the workplace psychopath. Drawing on studies and research in forensic psychology, it shows how to recognize and manage a workplace psychopath.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 304
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781740511544
  • Genres
  • psychology, business
  • Release date
  • 2002