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Jerks in the workplace: unmasking toxic behaviour with Dr. Katie Ervin


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In every workplace, you'll inevitably come across a few jerks.

These individuals are often tolerated for various reasons, but today's conversation takes an unexpected turn as we consider that it might not entirely be their fault.

Our guest today is Dr. Katie Ervin, the founder of Catalyst Development in the United States. Dr. Ervin's research focuses on workplace motivation through the lens of the self-determination theory and explores the impact of an employee's perception of their organization's support.

Her latest book, titled "You Might Be a Jerk, but It Might Not Be Your Fault," was released on April 21, 2023, and quickly claimed the #1 New Release Best Seller spot in both the Human Resources and Educational Leadership categories on Amazon.

Join us as we delve into the world of workplace jerks and gain a deeper understanding of what drives their behaviour, and why it might not be entirely their fault.

The book Katie references in our conversation is “Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when the stakes are high.”

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Unsaid @ WorkBy Catherine Stagg-Macey