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  • Published: 1 February 2007
  • ISBN: 9781741664881
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $24.99

Pocket Psycho



From the bestselling author of Working with Monsters.

Does the following person sound familiar?

* He/she works inside many of Australia's businesses and corporations.
* He/she intimidates fellow workers.
* He/she exhibits impulsive behaviour.
* He/she demonstrates a lack of remorse.
* He/she is glib and superficially charming.

Workplace psychopaths exist in a variety of workplaces. They are individuals who manipulate their way through life and leave an indelible mark on both their victims and society. They are destructive men and women – cunning, self-centred, ruthless and terrifying. They make working life a living hell for many of us. What motivates these individuals? How can you protect yourself from these "monsters" who hide behind a veneer of respectability?

With new case studies, "frequently asked questions" from victims and key tips on spotting/identifying the workplace psychopath, Dr John Clarke shows you how to recognise and manage a workplace psychopath within your midst.

Don't be a victim – be wise to their tricks!

  • Published: 1 February 2007
  • ISBN: 9781741664881
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $24.99

About the author

John Clarke

Dr John Clarke has completed studies and research in psychology in the areas of psychopaths in the workplace, criminal profiling, serial rape, animal cruelty offenders and sexual homicide crime scene analysis. He works as a consultant to corporations experiencing problems with a suspected workplace psychopath, as well as with victims of workplace psychopaths. He has also worked as a consultant for the NSW Police in developing offender profiles. He has lectured on psychopaths in the workplace, criminal profiling, abnormal psychology and criminal psychology at the University of Sydney, as well as to members of various law enforcement agencies, legal practitioners and psychologists. John has commented on criminal psychology and workplace psychopaths in print media, radio and television, both in Australia and overseas. Further information on workplace psychopaths and related topics can be found at www.drjohnclarke.com.

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