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

by John Clarke

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781740511544
Publisher:	Penguin Random House Australia
Publication date:	02/01/2002
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. John Clarke is a professional psychologist and the author of The Pocket Psycho.