The No Asshole Rule

The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn’t 

The No Asshole Rule explains how toxic people create negative workplaces and hurt company success. Robert I. Sutton, a Stanford professor, shows why hiring or keeping such people is a big mistake. With real examples—like a law firm’s “No Jerks Allowed” rule and failed tough-love leadership at American Airlines—he shows that respect and civility lead to happier teams, better morale, and higher profits.