
Corporate
The No Asshole Rule
Robert I. Sutton
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Tolerating a toxic colleague isn't just unpleasant — it has a measurable, often hidden cost. This book makes the business and human case for a genuine zero-tolerance policy.
A candid, research-backed case for why workplaces should have zero tolerance for demeaning, belittling behavior — laying out the real financial and human costs of tolerating toxic people, and practical steps for building a genuinely civilized workplace.
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