Difficult Personalities

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.

Button-pushers come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common: Their behavior drives us crazy and makes us dream of ways to escape the mess we're in. The person who pushes your buttons is likely someone who matters to you – a spouse, a parent, a boss, a fellow church member...

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The truth is the world is full of difficult people. Haters, liars, narcissists, drama queens, and control freaks lurk around every bend. Chances are you've crossed paths with some of these characters before. It's possible that you share a workspace, a relationship, or even a home with them. And perhaps they're really starting to get on your nerves. It's time to put a stop to their shenanigans! This audiobook will teach you how to defeat the drama, decode the deception, and defend your mind from toxic people.

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their—and your own—emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive.

This book gives you the specific scripts to improve even the most difficult personalities!

What is passive aggressiveness? Which people in your life display this behavior? How can you stem passive aggressive behavior? Personalities: Passive Aggressive explains this common and insidious personality trait and how you can cope with it. You'll find out about how passive aggressive behavior is related to bullying, and how to recognize when passive aggressive behavior is directed towards you.

From the workplace to your personal life, difficult people are everywhere—manipulators, bullies, pessimists, and those who thrive on drama or guilt. Left unchecked, they drain your energy, shake your confidence, and control your emotions. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this powerful book, Trizia Rivera reveals practical, step-by-step strategies to recognize toxic behaviors, set firm boundaries, and respond with calm authority.

Let's face it: We all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what's the solution? How do you talk to someone who's out of control? What can you do with a boss who bullies, a spouse who yells, or a friend who frequently bursts into tears? In his book Just Listen, Mark Goulston shared his best-selling formula for getting through to the resistant people in your life. Now he brings his communication magic to the most difficult group of all - the downright irrational.

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.

Are you working with extremely difficult people who make your life miserable? They put you down. They take advantage of you. They want power over you, and lack empathy for anyone but themselves. Charming you one minute, they seek to destroy your good reputation the next. You don't know which side of them will come forth. The vicious side berates, tortures and embarrasses you and uses you for narcissistic supply. Accomplishing tasks under their toxic schemes is difficult. Anxious and confused, you long to work elsewhere but you're stuck. NOT ANYMORE. You have the power to change that today. ...

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the...

How to Manage Work Relationships in a Constructive Way that Leads to Success. Learning how to maintain strong, harmonious work relationships is essential. Unfortunately, at some point in your career, you'll have to work with people whose personalities or habits make every interaction with them a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Are you an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel? From the author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project comes a groundbreaking analysis of personality type that “will immediately improve every area of your life” (Melissa Urban, co-founder of...

In Toxic Minds, you’ll find straightforward, practical advice on how to spot toxic behaviors early, navigate tricky relationships, and set boundaries that stick—whether you’re dealing with a difficult coworker, a manipulative friend, or someone much closer. This isn’t about cutting people off at the first sign of trouble; it’s about learning how to manage the relationships you can’t simply walk away from and creating a healthier emotional landscape for yourself.

OCPD is the abbreviation for a group of mental symptoms that are collectively called obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Many people confuse OCPD with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). People can have both; however, OCPD is a pervasive condition that affects the person's entire life and all interactions. A person with OCPD may justify their rigidity and inflexibility using the morals and values their family instilled in them.

Difficult Conversations teaches you how to handle even the toughest conversations more effectively and with less anxiety. Based on 15 years of work at Harvard Negotiation Project and consultations with thousands of people, the authors answer the question: When people confront the conversations they dread the most, what works? Difficult Conversations walks you through a proven, concrete, step-by-step approach for understanding and conducting tough conversations.

Are the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when they’re clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving audiobook, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional world, working with diverse personality types is not just a challenge but a necessity. One of the most difficult personalities to manage is the narcissist—a self-centered, often manipulative individual who can dominate the workplace environment, disrupt team dynamics, and diminish morale. But what if there was a proven way to turn their unique traits into tools for success, instead of triggers for chaos? In Working With Anyone, you’ll discover a groundbreaking 4-step blueprint to navigating narcissistic personalities at work. This ...

In The Manager’s Communication Toolkit, Tina Kuhn introduces hands-on strategies for dealing with the most challenging personality types. Dividing the book into three parts, she breaks down the different communication tools, illustrates techniques for working purposefully and skillfully with the personalities she profiles, and shows listeners how to explore their own communication and management styles. This book is for anyone who needs to communicate with others at work—bosses, coworkers, subordinates, and customers.