Tessa West Books
Tessa West is an associate professor of psychology at New York University, specializing in social and workplace dynamics. Her research focuses on interpersonal perception, communication, and conflict resolution.
Known for: Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them
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Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them
A practical guide to dealing with difficult colleagues, 'Jerks at Work' by social psychologist Tessa West explores the science of workplace behavior and offers evidence-based strategies for managing toxic dynamics. Drawing on research in psychology and organizational behavior, West identifies common types of problematic coworkers and provides actionable advice for maintaining professionalism, reducing stress, and improving collaboration.
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The Psychology of Workplace Jerks
In my research, I’ve found that jerks don’t simply appear out of nowhere—they’re products of social dynamics that reward dominance, manipulation, and insecurity disguised as competence. A jerk thrives at work because the modern workplace is an ideal stage for power imbalance. We often confuse confid...
From Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them
The Micromanager
Micromanagers often begin with good intentions—they care about quality, deadlines, and outcomes. But something happens between intention and execution: fear takes over. The micromanager’s world is one where control equals safety. They hover, question, and redo what others have completed because they...
From Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them
About Tessa West
Tessa West is an associate professor of psychology at New York University, specializing in social and workplace dynamics. Her research focuses on interpersonal perception, communication, and conflict resolution. She is also a contributor to major media outlets, where she writes about workplace behav...
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Tessa West is an associate professor of psychology at New York University, specializing in social and workplace dynamics. Her research focuses on interpersonal perception, communication, and conflict resolution. She is also a contributor to major media outlets, where she writes about workplace behav...
Tessa West is an associate professor of psychology at New York University, specializing in social and workplace dynamics. Her research focuses on interpersonal perception, communication, and conflict resolution. She is also a contributor to major media outlets, where she writes about workplace behavior and relationships.
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