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:
Improve your relationships
by changing how you communicate, and the words and phrases you use.
Getting Along With Almost Anyone
Helpcard teaches you how to make small changes in the language
you use, to get along better with almost anyone. Click
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By Shari Peace
- Here are some practical ideas on how to get along with people and reduce conflict, even with people who drive you absolutely crazy.
(Added: 6-Apr-2005 Hits: 735 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Psychological Associates
- Do you work with a difficult person?
Maybe you do. Maybe you don't. But we can help you size up the behavior of the people you work with %u2014 your boss, peers, direct reports %u2014 even your customers.
(Added: 1-Dec-2004 Hits: 927 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By na
- Some questions and answers about dealing with difficult people. Deals with why some people are difficult, fundamental steps to communicate with difficult people, and why learning to deal with difficult people is important.
(Added: 12-Jul-2004 Hits: 540 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By na
- If you are looking at dealing with difficult people through the lens of Christianity, this may be of interest. Also of interest to clergy.
(Added: 12-Jul-2004 Hits: 316 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Sam Herb
- Not an article but a series of 69 slides and notes you can view online. It's almost like sitting in a training presentation on difficult people.
(Added: 12-Jul-2004 Hits: 484 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Realtor
- Focusing on difficult people/customers in the real estate business, this article presents the most common "difficult people" behaviors and strategies to counter them. Includes Complainers, Intimidators, Clams and more.
(Added: 12-Jul-2004 Hits: 201 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
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