<i>“A real gem of a book, full of clear, insightful and practical advice on how to deal with difficult people in a caring and effective manner.” </i> <b>Bridget Caldwell, BAFTA and double Royal Television Society award-winning Director and Producer</b> <br /> <i>“Compelling reading for anyone leading people. The book offers a practical, easy to understand framework, which will help you diagnose, address and resolve problems.” </i> <b>Phil Jones MBE, Managing Director Brother UK, an Investors in People Platinum award-winning employer</b> <br /> <i>"I have agonised about certain individuals and what they are doing to upset a high performing team. A book that should be on hand for any leader.” </i> <b>Tony Attard OBE DL, Chairman of Panaz Group, Master of The Furniture Makers' Company (City of London livery company), past High Sheriff of Lancashire</b> <br /> <i>“Not every difficult person is the same or can be managed in the same way. Nick gives you tools to identify, understand, and maximise their value.” </i> <b>Ian Dormer CBE, (awarded for contribution to business), Chartered Director (CDir), HonFIoD, Managing Director Rosh Engineering Ltd</b> <br /> <i>“An excellent self-help book as well as an important one to help leaders and managers understand team dynamics.” </i> <b>Hilary Sutcliffe, Carnegie Centre Advisory Board Member, DAVOS workshop facilitator, Director of Society Inside.</b>
This book is for anyone who has experienced a difficult person at work. Revealing the 9 different types of difficult people, there's a quick quiz so you can work out the personality type you're dealing with, and how to communicate with them effectively.
- Decode the warning signs through stories of each type
- Discover practical tools and techniques for dealing with each type
- Find short exercises to help you build the right mindset for success
- Boost workplace relationships with videos and an online quiz
Part Two 10. Type 1 – The Scary Specialist 11. Type 2 – The Dark Strategist 12. Type 3 – The Martyr 13. Type 4 – The Driving Force 14. Type 5 – The Revolutionary 15. Type 6 – The Empire Builder 16. Type 7 – The Worrier 17. Type 8 – The Rock 18. Type 9 – The People Pleaser 19. Who's Not Here? 20. In Pursuit of a Positive Workplace Appendix: Online and Other Resources
This book is for anyone who has experienced a difficult person at work. Revealing the 9 different types of difficult people, there's a quick quiz so you can work out the personality type you're dealing with, and how to communicate with them effectively.
- Decode the warning signs through stories of each type
- Discover practical tools and techniques for dealing with each type
- Find short exercises to help you build the right mindset for success
- Boost workplace relationships with videos and an online quiz