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

By John Clarke

Book Overview

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
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1740511549
• ISBN13: 9781740511544
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Random House Australia
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.7"