Corporate Asshole Survival Kit

Damir Kucan

From Victim to Strategist

Most people don't leave toxic workplaces. they adapt to them - and that's where the damage starts.

If you've ever walked out of a meeting thinking "WTF just happened?"...found yourself second-guessing your instincts...or watching poor behaviour get rewarded - this book was written for you.

Corporate Asshole Survival Kit (C*A*S*K) is not another leadership book about "mindset" or staying positive. It's a practical, research-based field guide for navigating toxic leaders, political environments, and shifting rules.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Stay clear-headed under pressure - and avoid costly reactions

Read situations accurately and spot real patterns of dysfunction

Respond with strategy - not emotion or blind compliance

Protect your reputation, wellbeing, and future options

Know when to endure, influence, escalate, or exit - and how to do it safely

 

 

At the core of the CASK FRAMEWORK(TM) are deliberate actions: Stabilise > Assess > Respond

A simple, repeatable system that moves you from confusion to clarity - and from reaction to control.

This isn't about fixing toxic leaders. It's about making sure they don't break you.

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: : Book Release 14th June 2026 : :

 

About the Author

Damir Kucan has spent more than 4 decades working inside complex corporate environments, holding senior Human Resources and executive leadership roles across both the public and private sectors.

During that time he has witnessed the full spectrum of leadership behaviour ranging from inspiring leaders who elevate others to toxic power players who undermine teams and cultures. Those experiences led him to write the Corporate Asshole Survival Kit (C-A-S-K), a practical guide designed to help professionals recognise toxic leadership patterns and respond strategically.
Damir’s career spans international, national and enterprise roles in industries including emergency services, construction, construction services and hospitality, where he has led major organisational change programs, negotiated enterprise agreements, introduced national Health & Safety systems, and managed workforce responses affecting thousands of employees.

Alongside his executive work, he has long served as a coach and advisor to senior leaders, helping them navigate complex organisational dynamics and high-pressure decision making.

Damir holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has completed numerous development programs including the executive negotiation programs at Wharton College (University of Pennsylvania) and Harvard Business School.