Illustration: Simon Bosch
Another book on toxic work culture and personality types to look out for. Some of these may sound familiar from similar lists:
- Narcissists
- The Withholder
- The Socialised Psychopath
- The Egomaniac
- The Bully
- The Sleaze
- The Rigid Control Freak
- The Aggressive
- The Histrionic
- The Passive-Aggressive Manipulator
These lists are like celebrity photo galleries. There's something sordid about the act of looking at them and identifying people with labels. I don't discount their value to helping anyone negotiate the work environment I just wish such lists were accompanied with positive examples to give people a more balanced perspective and provide tools to help readers evaluate those around them more holistically.
Anyway, to read more about these traits and the book go to http://www.smh.com.au/business/art-of-spotting-and-managing-office-pests-20130209-2e50z.html