{"title":"Tessa West","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful and engaging works of Tessa West, a renowned author specialising in understanding workplace dynamics and personal development. Her books seamlessly blend the realms of \u003cem\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers practical advice and strategies to navigate the complexities of their professional and personal lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eJerks at Work\u003c\/em\u003e, Tessa West delves into the intricacies of difficult work relationships, providing readers with tools to handle challenging colleagues and create a more harmonious office environment. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of workplace interactions and how to manage them effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother essential read, \u003cem\u003eJob Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, focuses on helping individuals improve their career satisfaction and personal well-being. This book is perfect for those looking to redefine their career paths and enhance their professional lives through therapeutic and practical approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're trying to thrive in a competitive business world or simply seeking personal growth, Tessa West's collection is a valuable resource. Her works are crafted to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to transform your everyday work experiences into opportunities for development and success.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jerks-at-work-by-tessa-west-9781529146035","title":"Jerks at Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun guide to understanding and dealing with a universal workplace problem — difficult colleagues — based on original research by Tessa West, Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to get those difficult colleagues off your back and restore your sanity? NYU psychology professor Tessa West shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever watched a colleague charm the pants off management while showing a competitive, Machiavellian side to the lower ranks? They don't hesitate to throw peers under the bus, but their boss is oblivious to their bad behaviour. What about a constantly interrupting colleague? Or an over-bearing manager? While these jerks stress us out in small ways throughout the day, they aren't technically breaking any rules, so we're expected just to put up with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now. Tessa West has helped thousands of people resolve their most pressing workplace issues. And now she draws on a decade of original research to profile classic workplace archetypes, including the Gaslighter, the Bulldozer, the Credit-Stealer, the Neglecter, and the Micromanager, giving advice to anyone who's ever hidden in the bathroom to cry at work. She digs deep into the inner workings of each bad apple, exploring their motivations and insecurities, and offers clever strategies for stopping each type of jerk in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnow a Jerk at Work? This proactive approach reveals the single, most effective way to achieve emotional wellbeing at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337497104620,"sku":"9781529146035","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11882073482732.jpg?v=1743709740"},{"product_id":"job-therapy-by-tessa-west-9781529146691","title":"Job Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book to explore your psychological needs at work to help find your most fulfilling job yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we think about changing jobs, we turn to traditional career advice that focuses on skills, qualifications, and interviewing techniques. We tend to ask ourselves, \"Do I want to move from a full-time to a part-time job? Do I want to leave my company and start my own business?\" But this line of thinking doesn't get to the heart of the problem—why you've been so unhappy at work in the first place. What if, instead, we asked ourselves a different question— \"What psychological needs aren't being met now that need to be met in my next job?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJob Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Tessa West helps you turn inwards to identify the psychological reasons why you are unsatisfied, whether you're having an identity crisis at work, your job has changed so dramatically you don't recognise it anymore, or you aren't receiving recognition for your contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you've only just entered the workplace or are considering your final move, \u003cem\u003eJob Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e will help you identify and land your best role yet, one that's deeply rooted in a clear sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650540196076,"sku":"9781529146691","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529146691.jpg?v=1752470485"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tessa-west.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}