This piece, entitled “Help, I’m Surrounded by Jerks,” somehow manages not to mention Bob Sutton’s soon-to-be-released book The No Asshole Rule, which would seem to be the obvious place to start on the topic. In any case, The No Asshole Rule is one hell of a book. I have loved Bob Sutton’s work ever since I read “The Knowing-Doing Gap” years ago.
Update: Bob Sutton will be appearing on the Today Show tomorrow morning at 8:32am ET! Congrats Bob!

….appearing but bleeped no doubt — those network ass*****! You guys, now Mr. Sutton — what’s up with that very sticky Today show! I will look for the book.