Martyrs, Victims and Jerks Dealing with Trouble in the Workplace

Professional management consultant Jennifer Thompson takes you on a literary safari to track down and identify the Big Three: The Martyr, the Victim and the Jerk lurking in your habitat or perhaps your heart. Martyrs, Victims and Jerks is your official field guide for scouting the landscape providing plenty of space within the book for you to take notes during your journey. Taking a nod from the animal kingdom with the safari theme, Jennifer shows how beastly behaviors are preying on the talent and goodwill of your ecosystem - ultimately sucking the joy out of the job! Clean your binoculars and start looking for The Big Three in the Workplace: The Martyr Martyrs believe no one works as hard as they do. They suffer, and they are proud of their sacrifice. They will remind you how much they are giving to the cause for as long as you will listen! The Victim Victims suffer, but they blame others and expect payment in the form of sympathy. The Victim has learned that being perceived as helpless can have great payoffs in the workplace. The Jerk Jerks are predators who use a variety of techniques to garner power over their prey. They come in many forms and reside in all levels of an organization. In her thoughtful and entertaining narrative, Thompson provides case studies, assessment questions for yourself and your team, and effective solutions for making your workplace habitat more cohesive- and more productive!