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Toxic at Work

Surviving Your Psychopathic Workmates, from the Dominant Bullies to the Charming Manipulators

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Toxic at Work

By: David Gillespie
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Most bullies are psychopaths, but not all psychopaths look like bullies. Many blind us with their charm and dazzle us with their success. But they all share a common trait that makes them highly dangerous: they don't have empathy.

Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy. Empathy is the human ingredient that enables trust, forges bonds and allows teams to work and workplaces to thrive. It is why we are able to build cities and play football. The psychopath is not interested in cooperative effort but in individual power and glory - and they will stomp on anyone who gets in their way, destroying careers, teams and, sometimes, organisations.

Using research and stories drawn from history, politics, sports and business, Gillespie explains how workplace psychopaths - from bosses to clients, colleagues and customers - see the world, and highlights their devastating impact on workplaces. He shows empaths how to self-protect and organisations how to use trust, transparency and teamwork to insulate against the corrosive impact.

Unflinching in its analysis of the problem and clear-sighted in suggesting solutions, this is an essential guide for spotting, managing and ejecting the workplace psycho, once and for all.

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David Gillespie changed my relationship with a family member when I read ‘Taming Toxic People.’ Now I need his help to help me navigate someone who is ‘Toxic at Work.’

The first half of the book, went through some history and studies of psychopathy. It gave me insight into how neurotypical and psychopaths’ brains behave. The next section involved a case study that played out a typical work scenario.

On the back of this, the last chapter gives sound advice on how to deal with the psychopath I have at work. In fact I started with this chapter and ended with it twice. This chapter alone is great if you are time poor and deep in the trenches trying to keep your head down.

Thanks again David Gillespie. Just what I needed at the right time.

Avoid becoming the next meal

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Could have done with listening to this one sooner. Explains the severe consequences of employing or working near to someone without empathy. Will help you to recognise the signs, stop doubting yourself and take the danger seriously. Offers strategies for staying safe until you can get away.

Necessary information

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I loved the insight into team dynamics and thought patterns of psychopaths. Absolutely excellent and easy to understand

Best advice ever!

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Understanding what you are up against is the first step. Arming yourself is the next step. Then planning your survival or extraction the last step. l love this book. Listened to it twice in a row. Just simply amazing.

Wish l had read this book before my last toxic workplace!

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A very easy listen, with great examples to illustrate the behaviours. I found this book helpful, and the story telling was relevant to support a better understanding. Also feeling less lonely in what I am dealing with. I recommend this book.

Practical and helpful

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Having just tried to take on a psychopath via HR and losing, I was desperate for answers. And they are all in this book. It is no exaggeration to say that it will change my life. and just might save my sanity. Thank you, David Gillespie.

Mandatory reading for everyone

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Great blueprint for surviving these situations. Had made a world of difference while I angle myself to leave.

Reassuring and practical

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Insightful book about the minds of psychopaths.
A must read for those who encounter these people.

Toxic at Work

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Rang so true with me, currently suffering in a toxic workplace in the public service where leadership is populated by psychopaths - could only have been better if it contained strategies for bringing them (psychopaths) out into the light. I am still fighting for integrity, transparency, honesty and accountability from these people, who have continually breached DPS policy and have been supported in this by a flawed system of checks and balances that supports the psychopaths in their bullying, harassment and discrimination. Their actions have damaged more lives than just mine. I intend to keep fighting until all options have been exhausted. Wish me luck.

All the red flags!

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Narration by the Author is a positive. Concise, with real-world examples and well-rounded case study.

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