Tessa West (@tessawestnyu) is a social psychology professor at New York University and the author of Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them.
What We Discuss with Tessa West:
The seven types of jerks at work: the kiss up/kick down, the credit stealer, the bulldozer, the free rider, the micromanager, the neglectful boss, and the gaslighter. ... Show More
Oct 9
1394: Wife Cheated with Friend, But Must Marriage End? | Feedback Friday
Your wife and your fantasy football pal were a secret team. Is staying married smart parenting, or just making you a schmuck? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your c ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2023
315. Jerks At Work: How To Deal With Difficult Colleagues, with Tessa West
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. Tessa West, a renowned expert in social psychology and communication. They dive deep into the topic of workplace jerks, exploring the different types of jerky behaviors that exist and ... Show More
43m 19s
Jul 2024
Handling Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West
In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Tessa West, a psychology professor at NYU, to delve into the complexities of workplace dynamics and negotiation. Tessa brings decades of research on uncomfortable conversations to ... Show More
44m 3s
Aug 2024
Job therapy and toxic coworkers, with Tessa West, PhD
Are you and your job just not clicking anymore? New York University psychology professor Tessa West, PhD, author of “Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You,” talks about the most common sources of job dissastisfaction, how you can figure out why you’re unhappy at work and f ... Show More
36m 4s
Jul 2024
Finding Work That Leaves You Fulfilled w/ Dr. Tessa West
This week Scott is joined by NYU professor and author Dr. Tessa West. Scott and Dr. West discuss how to find a fulfilling job, how to deal with jerks in the workplace, five common sources of career frustration, and how to make a resume more appealing. See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More
50m 8s
Jun 2025
Frenemies at Work: The Hidden Threat You’re Ignoring
They smile, they compliment, they even laugh at your jokes—but something always feels off. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with NYU psychology professor and best-selling author Tessa West to uncover the real danger of workplace frenemies. From subtle mixed signals to t ... Show More
41m 41s
Aug 2024
319: The Hidden Reason Why People Are Unhappy at Work with Dr. Tessa West
Are you or your team members feeling unhappy at work? When discussing job dissatisfaction, people often point to issues like job title or compensation. However, we frequently overlook the fact that humans have complex emotions, and sometimes, we struggle to express what we truly ... Show More
29m 56s
Jul 2021
How to deal with jerks in the workplace (with Christine Porath)
Have you ever had a rude co-worker or boss — or have you ever been told that the “jerk” is you? Today’s guest, Christine Porath, researches incivility in the workplace. She’s found that if you want to have a thriving business full of happy and talented employees, there is no room ... Show More
26m 19s
Jul 2024
Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move
To find a job you actually enjoy, figure out what's making you unhappy and move forward from there, says Tessa West, author of the new book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. West offers practical exercises to help assess your strongest skill sets, your stressors and w ... Show More
17m 58s