New edition of THE COMPLETE LAWYER: The focus is workplace bullies

Vickie Pynchon at Settle It Now blog has previewed the new edition of The Complete Lawyer which focuses on bullies. She linked to several articles. They are

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy…And Make Others Unhappy, Too by Vickie herself

There are many of us out here, feeling trapped by our own success, wishing we could find a way out. There is a way out.

The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton

It all began because we wanted a better work environment.

How To Spot And Deal With Jerks by Julie Fleming-Brown

Learn when and how to confront, disengage, and manage the jerks in your life.

Create A Blueprint For A “Bullying-Free” Workplace by Gary Namie

It makes good business sense to voluntarily adopt a proactive, preventive approach to bullying.

Defining And Legislating Bullying by Garry Mathiason and Olga Savage

Behavior that does not reach the level of unlawful harassment or discrimination is intended to be regulated by employer supported standards or guidelines for professional conduct.

Yes, There Are Ways To Reform Workplace Jerks by Allison West

Focus on the culture of your company.

Thanks, Vickie, for the early heads up on these bully articles.

Added—Some commentary on this edition of The Complete Lawyer:

• focus on law office bullies by David Giacalone
• Special Issue on Workplace Bullies at The Complete Lawyer by Bob Sutton

Note (added December 27, 2007, 7PM Mountain): A few of the other articles available now that the whole edition of The Complete Lawyer is online:

• Fill The Glass With Huge Rocks by Monica R. Parker
• To Succeed Don’t Sacrifice People Skills by Lac D. Su & Nick Tasler
• Are You Considering A Sabbatical? by Dennis Coyne