Suggested Reading: The No A#*hole Rule

The No A#*hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, by Robert I. Sutton.
Based on our last blog entry, I'm sensing a theme here. This will be last A-bomb in a while, we promise.

Whether you are a worker trying to improve your skills at navigating the social intricacies of the workplace, or a higher-level manager trying to keep an eye out for trouble makers, this book may be of interest.

From the publisher: "Sutton then uses in-depth research and analysis to show how managers can eliminate mean-spirited and unproductive behavior (while positively channeling some of the virtues of a#*holes) to generate an a#*hole free—and newly productive—workplace. Enlightening case studies include an analysis of how Google's "don't be evil" maxim helped launch the company to unprecedented early growth, how JetBlue and Southwest Airlines "fire" passengers who demean their employees, and how a "belligerent" e-mail from Cerner CEO Neal Patterson made his company’s stock plunge 22% in three days (and how his graceful apology helped the stock bounce back)..."