The PITA Principle: How to Work With and Avoid Becoming a Pain in the Ass

Through entertaining scenarios and real-life situations, The PITA Principle describes the different kinds of PITAs (Pain in the Ass) at work and how to cope with each. Readers are provided with a positive scenario for each type of PITA, showcasing techniques for working with this personality type. Readers then engage in a self-evaluation process, identifying their own PITA tendencies. Finally, the authors identify ways to improve upon various self-identified PITA characteristics through a cognitive-behavioral approach to change.

Dr. Robert Orndorff is the Associate Director of Career Services and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Penn State University. Bob received a doctoral degree in counselor education (specializing in higher education and career development) from Penn State University. He has written and published numerous books and articles on both career development and character education. Bob is also a frequent and keynote speaker at regional and national careers and character education conferences.

Dr. Dulin Clark earned his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from Penn State University and is a licensed psychologist. He has worked within the university environment as student psychologist and career counselor at University of Delaware North Carolina Sate University, University of Pittsburgh, and most recently at Penn State University, where he is Assistant Director of Counseling and Planning at the Career Services Center.