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When Smart People Work for Dumb Bosses: How to Survive in a Crazy and Dysfunctional Workplace

Author : William Lundin

Publisher : McGraw-Hill

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,31 MB

Release : 1999-07

Category : Conflict management

ISBN : 9780071348089

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Book Description

How can smart people stay sane and productive when their bosses are toxic, rude, or just plain dumb? Solutions abound in this essential book written by William and Kathleen Lundin, featured on NPR's "Marketplace." 10 illustrations.



Understanding and Working with Difficult People

Author : Joseph E. Koob

Publisher : Difficultpeople.org

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 15,92 MB

Release : 2008-05

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9780741446848

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Book Description

This book is a practical introduction to dealing with difficult people. The focus is on understanding how you interact with difficult people, what makes them tick, and the skills you use to change these encounters for the better.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coping With Difficult People

Author : Arlene Uhl

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 33,17 MB

Release : 2007-05-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1440696942

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Book Description

Easy ways of dealing with difficult people. Psychotherapist Arlene Matthews Uhl offers the most effective strategies for dealing with difficult people—from strangers and co-workers to friends and family—by characterizing the four major types and revealing specific methods to cope with them in every aspect of life. - Jargon-free, practical advice and strategies—for home and at work. - Unique approach based on behavioral patterns, not simply personality types. - Includes tactics on diffusing tense encounters in any situation. - Features tips for “cutting the cord” when personal relationships become too difficult.



Me! a Difficult Person?

Author : Joseph E. Koob

Publisher : Difficultpeople.org

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 23,67 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9780741440181

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Book Description

Are YOU a difficult person? We have a test - you will find out what behaviors you might have that MIGHT be seen as difficult by others. This book is about understanding yourself and making a positive difference in your interactions with others.



Managing Difficult Employees

Author : Joseph Koob

Publisher : Difficultpeople.org

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 36,12 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780741446619

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Book Description

This book is about what YOU as a manager and leader bring to the table. It addresses two key questions: Is your leadership conducive to a positive work environment with few personnel concerns; and, when concerns do arise, are you prepared to handle them effectively and efficiently? The first part of this book focuses on avoiding difficulties through knowledgeable and inspired leadership. Part II of this work will demonstrate how to apply your personal strengths and your management and leadership skills to working successfully with difficult personnel concerns and in difficult situations.





Caring for Difficult Patients

Author : Joseph E. Koob

Publisher : Difficultpeople.org

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 37,62 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Communication in nursing

ISBN : 9780741437686

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Book Description

Caring for Difficult Patients: A Guide for Nursing Professionals, by Dr. Joseph Koob with Dr. Pam Koob provides a comprehensive perspective on how to work with difficult patients and situations that is relevant to all health-care professionals.



Leaders Managing Change

Author : Joseph E. Koob

Publisher : Difficultpeople.org

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 33,51 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780741442567

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Book Description

This book focuses on learning the skills and tools you need to deal with the ongoing stresses of constant change in the business world today. It is about knowledgeable leadership: how what you do helps you get through change, and more importantly helps you lead others through change. It presumes you are already inspired, good, intelligent, and practical. This book is about making a difference.



Power Freaks

Author : David L. Weiner

Publisher : Prometheus Books

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 13,47 MB

Release : 2010-08-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1615923284

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Book Description

Featuring a "power quiz" to help readers assess their own instinctual drive for power, this handbook teaches how to recognize potentially destructive people in life and develop a strategy to deal with them.



301 More Ways to Have Fun At Work

Author : Dave Hemsath

Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 10,47 MB

Release : 2001-03-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781576751183

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Book Description

People who enjoy their work are more productive, creative and have higher levels of job satisfaction.This guide combines research with hands-on tools for injecting fun into the work environment.