Difficult
People: It seems that the majority of people dislike interfacing with
difficult people. What if you could learn to apply techniques and tools
that would make dealing with difficult people easy and just another part
of your daily routine? We've included several articles in this category
to help you deal with difficult customers, bosses and co-workers. It won't
come as a big surprise to you that dealing with difficult people begins
with dealing with yourself first. You know you can't change others, but
you can change the way you react to difficult people. Let us help you understand
how difficult people operate so you can better deal with them.
We list the best books on handling difficult and unpleasant people with brief reviews.
Articles:
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By Susan M. Heathfield
- The typical workplace has its ups and downs in terms of employee negativity. Many workplaces are trying to be employee oriented. But, even the most employee oriented workplace can shudder under the weight of negative thinking. When employers understand the causes of employee negativity and put in place measures to prevent employee negativity, negativity fails to gain a foothold in the work environment. Learn the five key causes of employee negativity.
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By Susan M. Heathfield
- Some people exude negativity. They don’t like their jobs or they don’t like their company. Their bosses are always jerks and they are always treated unfairly. The company is always going down the tube and customers are worthless. You know these negative Neds and Nellies – every organization has some – and you can best address their impact on you via avoidance.
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By n a
- Learn about the relationship difficulties caused by bipolar disorder. There are steps one can take if a family member has a bipolar disorder -- see how you can help the sufferer manage the illness.
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By Richard B. Austin, Jr., Ph.D
- This article will cover key communication skills that must be working well to avoid a breakdown in successful intimacy. The following three communication problems will be addressed: (1) not listening, (2) interrupting, and (3) not keeping promises. Probably the single most important issue to address is active, careful listening with a feedback loop to make sure the listener "gets" the speaker's message.
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By Edward M. Hallowell, MD
- Good article by Dr. Ed Hallowell. Great to show your non-ADD friends what life is like when you have ADD. Learn how to help understand someone who has ADD.
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By Melinda White
- Get information regarding messages ADD adults bring with them into relationships. Also learn about ADD traits. And gain strategies for coping with relationships when one partner has ADD.
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