IN THIS EPISODE:
Chances are you've dealt with a jerk at work. But there's an even stronger likelihood that you've handled it the wrong way -- and possibly made a bad situation worse. In Episode 87, Tessa West deconstructs jerky behavior and helps us place it into a larger context. You'll learn how to identify different jerk profiles (they come in different shapes and sizes), how to gather helpful intel and allies, and how to resolve problems with losing your standing or sanity. This is a great conversation for anyone dealing with those tricky interpersonal dynamics at work and may even shed some light on our own subtle tendencies to play the part of the jerk without realizing it. After listening to Tessa, you'll have the smarts and savvy to detox the work relationships you love to hate.
ABOUT TESSA WEST:
Tessa West is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and a leading expert in the science of interpersonal communication. Her work has appeared numerous outlets in the popular press, including Scientific American, the New York Times, ABC World News, TIME, The Guardian, Bloomberg, Strategy and Business, and was even cited before the US Supreme Court. She's a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and is the author of Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What To Do About Them.
