Author: Dr Catherine SandlerSociology: work & labour | Social, group or collective psychology | Occupational & industrial psychology | Office management | Working patterns & practices | Popular psychologyPublished on 28th May 2026 by Bonnier Books Ltd (Leap) in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 256 pages 234mm x 153mm | 0g Do you upset people despite your good intentions? Do you become irritable under pressure? Do you put others' needs before your own?Do you hate taking unpopular decisions? Do you work with someone who never engages with the team?Does your line manager forget to offer people positive feedback?If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, you are not alone!In Why Good People Behave Badly at Work, executive coach Dr Catherine Sandler offers a compelling way to understand what happens when we are triggered at work and shift, often in an instant, from our most effective to our most dysfunctional selves.In this highly accessible book, Dr Sandler introduces the reader to her renowned profile framework, helping readers identify their own patterns and those of others: the Tiger (Fight), Dolphin (Flight), and Owl (Freeze). Packed with stories, case studies, and practical tools, this accessible guide helps you manage stress, overcome blind spots, and better understand and respond to challenging behaviour at work.
