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The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't

by Robert I. Sutton

Summary & Key Takeaways

We’ve all worked with one: the bully, the tyrant, the person who leaves a trail of emotional destruction in their wake. But is their “brilliance” worth the cost?In today’s 5-minute briefing on Robert I. Sutton’s definitive guide, “The No Asshole Rule,” we explore the tangible damage toxic employees inflict on a company. Discover the concept of the Total Cost of Assholes (TCA) and why enforcing a zero-tolerance policy isn’t just “nice”—it’s a critical business strategy.

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Robert I. Sutton

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Robert I. Sutton is an organizational psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, where he co-founded the Stanford d.school. A leading authority on workplace dynamics, he is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The No Asshole Rule and The Friction Project. …

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