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A handful of technology venture capitalists are indeed uber-wealthy kingmakers in a relatively small industry with an easily overwhelmed press corps that's apt to turn a blind eye to what's become standard-issue jerk behavior.
When we act without thinking, we admonish one another against such "knee jerk" behavior.
I know for a fact that I am not the only one who may deal with jerks, but I did want to share my summer plan for my choice not to live with jerk behavior.
Make your work environment a safe and pleasant one by nipping the jerk behavior in the bud.
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Trump's arrogant and petulant decision to skip the Fox News Debate in Des Moines is akin to John McCain's hysterical knee-jerk behavior in response to the financial crisis during the general election battle against the more measured and, thus, "Presidential" Barack Obama.
With his long record of reckless positions, from ardently backing the disastrous U.S. invasion of Iraq to banging the drums of war on Iran, Goldberg might try stepping back for once and reflecting on the consequences of his knee-jerk behavior.
So while religion isn't required for people to be jerks, it may perpetuate jerky behavior and make it more widespread.
"You can't ignore a jerk's behavior because it will get worse until he gets your attention," says Lloyd, who holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior.
First, don't try to change a jerk's behavior.
(See: "Flirting Without Disaster").. "There is no single cause for a jerk's behavior," Lloyd says.
(See: "I Pledge Allegiance To My Company").. "You have to look at the jerk's behavior and get a handle on what's behind it," Lloyd says.
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