Dealing with People You Can't Stand (4th Edition)

How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst

De: Rick Brinkman, Rick Kirschner

Narrado por: Walter Dixon

Today, new technologies, the increased role of social media, and the ubiquity of remote work have resulted in more polarized workplaces, the breakdown of social mores, and downright rude behavior. These days, it seems like there are more people we can't stand—not fewer—and, too often, if we aren't yelling at each other, we've just quit talking altogether.

The global bestseller Dealing with People You Can't Stand has been helping people make the best of tough situations for nearly three decades, and this new edition has been fully updated to address the needs of our time. You'll learn how to get along and get things done when you're dealing with people who have the uncanny ability to sabotage, derail, and interfere with your plans, needs, and wants. Brand-new chapters cover: narcissism, polarization, remote work, meetings, video communication, social media communication, and communicating with relatives.

Whether you're dealing with a manager who won't let you get a word in edgewise in a virtual or hybrid meeting, a coworker who holds beliefs you find extreme, a family member who doesn't respect your boundaries, or trolls on social media, Dealing with People You Can't Stand provides the tools for bringing out the best in people at their worst.

©2024 Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner (P)2024 McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio

An Exceptional Book with a Stellar Narrator

As the co-author of this book, I won’t tell you it will change your life—though it consistently has for countless readers, evident by its 4th edition and translation into 27 languages. Instead, I want to share my perspective as an avid audiobook enthusiast, with over 150 titles in my Audible library.

The narrator chosen for this audiobook isn’t just a narrator; he’s an actor—a masterful storyteller who breathes life into every scenario. One standout example is a scene involving a tank-like boss yelling at an employee. The narrator seamlessly shifts between voices, embodying the domineering boss, the flustered employee, and the objective narrator. This dynamic delivery transforms the scene, making it vivid and impactful.

What also sets this audiobook apart is how the narrator handles the action plans at the end of each chapter. Lists like “The five things you should do when people are whining” are presented with clarity and precision. The narrator uses well-timed pauses to separate the list title, each numbered point, and the corresponding explanation. This thoughtful pacing ensures the content is easy to follow and memorable.

In my opinion, this narrator/actor is the best I’ve encountered in any audiobook. His performance elevates the material, making it not just a listen, but an experience.