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Writing, displaying, and repeating words about treating people with respect, but allowing or encouraging the opposite behavior, is worse than useless.
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Managers will reproduce themselves in the hiring process, and soon… your organization will be dominated by assholes…
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Effective asshole management entails an interplay, fueling a virtuous, self-reinforcing cycle…
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Having all the right business philosophies and management practices to support the no asshole rule is meaningless unless you treat the person right in front of you, right now, in the right way.
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All this talk about passion, commitment, and identification with an organization is absolutely correct if you are in a good job and are treated with dignity and respect.
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Fear can be a powerful motivator, driving people to avoid the sting of punishment and public humiliation.
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…assholes are rarely nasty all the time; their followers are driven both by the ‘sticks’ of punishment and humiliation and the ‘carrots’ of hard-won warmth and recognition.
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People who are experienced at ‘asshole boss management’ also learn that their survival depends on protecting themselves from blame, humiliation, and recrimination rather than doing what is best for their organization.
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…human beings will go to extreme lengths to save face, to feel respected, and to avoid embarrassment and feelings of shame.
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…your time is your single greatest investment in your future. Use it to your advantage.
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