Backstabbing 101™: Outsmarting the Office Politics That Can Ruin Your Career
Backstabbing 101™ isn’t just a survival guide — it’s your strategic playbook for navigating the hidden power games that can derail even the most talented professionals. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in human resources, executive coaching, employment law, leadership development, and conflict resolution, this book reveals the tactics of workplace saboteurs — and shows you exactly how to protect yourself.
Inside, you’ll discover:
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– from the Drama Queen to the Silent Assassin, how to spot them and understand their motives.
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– how personality types influence backstabbing behavior and your best counter-strategies.
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– how to put a backstabber on notice without tipping them off.
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– when sabotage crosses into harassment or hostile work environment, and how to document and report it.
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– build resilience, sharpen your leadership presence, and gain immunity to office politics.
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– “Is That Person a Backstabber?” plus tools you can apply the same day you read them.
Whether you’re an HR leader, manager, entrepreneur, or simply navigating a toxic team dynamic, Backstabbing 101™ will help you detect sabotage early, respond with intelligence, and safeguard your professional reputation.
Stop playing defense and start taking control. This is your blueprint for surviving — and thriving — in the real world of work.
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We specialize in high-impact Human Resources consulting with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and risk mitigation. Backed by over 30 years of experience and built on the proven methodology from the bookTermination Concurrence ™, we help companies navigate workplace investigations, complex terminations, and regulatory challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you need a third-party investigator, help drafting a legally sound position statement, or leadership training on how to avoid costly mistakes, we deliver practical, defensible solutions that protect your people and your business.
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Certified Employee Relations Professional
The Certified Employee Relations Professional™ (CERP) designation is the premier certification for HR leaders, employee relations specialists, and business partners who manage workplace risk, conflict, and compliance. Built on real-world experience—not theory—CERP equips you with the tools to confidently navigate investigations, terminations, performance management, and leadership coaching with precision and legal foresight.
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