Managing Difficult

All of us have been in a situation where we have to manage or lead a group of people. No matter if you are the owner of a small startup, a supervisor, or the head of a million dollar company, you know managing a group of people is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Just think about how hard it is to organize and satisfy a whole family on vacation. This should be a piece of cake compared to the challenges someone in a management position is facing. As a higher-up, you don't want to be the authoritarian bad guy everyone uses to point fingers at.

We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy, or hurt us: workplace bullies, those who always claim to be right, or those with anxious or obsessive personalities. And most of us hurt others occasionally, too. Now, authors Dr. Helen McGrath, a clinical psychologist and professor, and Hazel Edwards, a professional writer, offer this extremely practical guide to dealing with the difficult personalities we encounter every day - in others, and in ourselves.

Difficult people are the worst part of a manager's job. Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with - and it's your responsibility to do it. Leading the Unleadable turns this dreaded chore into a straight forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors.

Having difficult conversations at work is a necessary discomfort. Instead of avoiding these conversations with your boss, colleagues, or direct reports, you need a strategy that won't leave you feeling like you were being talked at or ignored. The key to solving this problem starts and ends with changing the conversation. Recognizing that it takes two people to engage in meaningful conversation, Can We Talk? outlines what each contributor needs to do to achieve the best possible result.

In Michael Bungay Stanier's The Coaching Habit, coaching becomes a regular, informal part of your day so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact. Drawing on years of experience training more than 10,000 busy managers from around the globe in practical, everyday coaching skills, Bungay Stanier reveals how to unlock your peoples' potential. He unpacks seven essential coaching questions to demonstrate how - by saying less and asking more - you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.

The key to moving up? Managing Up! For readers seeking a surefire career-booster or simply looking to improve their relationship with their boss, this is a welcome guide written specifically to provide them with the skills needed to build a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with their boss. With the inspiring collection of ideas, strategies, and tactics found in Managing Up!, readers will learn to: * Enhance their relationship with their supervisor in a constructive and effective manner * Accurately read their boss's likes and dislikes * Provide the kind of support that helps ...

Dive into a transformative guide that navigates the complexities of managing challenging relationships through a lens of faith and grace. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is an insightful manuscript that delves into the intricacies of dealing with a challenging partner, offering profound wisdom and practical solutions rooted in divine principles. Explore the nuanced behaviors/characteristics that define a difficult spouse. From poor communication and lack of empathy to stubbornness and criticism, uncover the layers that strain relationships and hinder understanding.

This audio is a synthesis of Stephen R. Covey's two-day interactive and intensive workshop on leadership. In this audio program Dr. Covey teaches managers and leaders how to define their contributions, develop greater influence, leverage hidden resources, give constructive feedback, and unleash the full potential of their team against critical priorities.

The book chronicles the journey of a resilient individual navigating the complexities of a toxic work environment in the IT industry. Through the lens of personal experience, it delves into the challenges of mental health in professional settings, shedding light on the emotional toll of workplace abuse and the struggle to maintain composure in the face of adversity. Despite enduring mistreatment from colleagues and superiors, the author demonstrates remarkable strength and perseverance, offering insights into coping mechanisms and strategies for survival. With honesty and candor, the ...

Warriors Manage Chaos by accepting and embracing unexpected opportunities and solutions arising, like the Phoenix, from deep in one’s soul. A practical no platitude spirituality road map guide to learning to be yourself! Too often fear freezes us from actively engaging in the problem. One can change this by thinking and acting like a Warrior. Only by knowing oneself can you live in the Now. This requires seeing your life situations through clear vision represented by Shiva’s Third Eye. This changes your perspective and range of options from passive indecision to active determination. ...

Make Peace with Anyone is the first audiobook that shows listeners how to quickly resolve any situation, no matter how long it's been going on, or how many people are involved. The techniques and psychological strategies presented here are simple, easy to understand, and work...fast. In this audiobook listeners will learn how to: end any family feud, get an apology from anyone, jumpstart any relationship or friendship, handle any passive-aggressive person, get the respect you deserve from anyone, and much more.

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This manuscript provides a roadmap for emotional recovery, practical steps for rebuilding self-worth, and establishing healthy boundaries for a life rooted in faith and resilience. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is a beacon of hope and guidance, offering a profound understanding of navigating challenging relationships while upholding the virtues of faith, compassion, and grace. Embark on a journey of healing and transformation, embracing faith-centered approaches to manage difficult relationships with wisdom and strength.

Are you a new manager or struggling to get your employees on track? Are you struggling to get your people motivated, or not sure what it takes to push them to be high performers? How to Manage People is a great guide to help you make a move from being the boss to being someone your people admire and respect. Leading people can be a complex and daunting task, but those complexities are broken down into seven easy and actionable steps.

Managing Brilliant Jerks provides resources to help you work more effectively with difficult leaders. As you listen, you’ll find detailed information on the flow of coaching sessions, sample correspondence to use with key stakeholders, and questions that encourage you to reflect on the issues presented in each chapter. The story of Peter will clarify for you the complex processes at work in the mind of an abrasive leader—and empower you to forge a productive and cooperative relationship with the brilliant jerks you encounter.

We do not learn how to manage personal money in our schools. Actually, most people lack this knowledge and are losing money very quickly as a result. I will lead you through every important spending area and show you many tips that can help you save hundreds and thousands a year, and we may even go over some things you have never thought about. I will give you step-by-step instructions for immediate and long-term savings.

If you want to learn how to effectively manage your anger, improve your relationships, and take control of your emotions, then you need to listen to this book! Through powerful insights and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to trigger your inner strength and take thoughtful, perceptive actions that will help you defeat the anger inside you and the malicious manipulator who’s causing so much pain.

Are you one of millions of people losing regular income? Do you need to start earning money from home and spending it wisely? Do you want to know why most of the 57 million US freelancers do not want to return to nine-to-five jobs? Have you ever dreamed to become a successful entrepreneur? Online livelihoods are a growing industry (15 percent in 2019), and in this audiobook, I’ll show you how you can create a sustainable income by working online and save thousands a year.

Anxious Ninja experiences difficult emotions that paralyze him, until his friend gives him tips on how to handle his anxiety. Find out what happens in this comedic book about anxiety.

What makes Hangry Ninja so hangry? Well, just about anything and everything. When Hangry Ninja goes too long without eating, she blows her lid. Find out what happens in this comedic book about preventing hanger and managing outbursts and meltdowns.