Difficult Work

This book contains some proven techniques for managing yourself, as well as managing difficult people. If you gain a better understanding of yourself, build your confidence, and use these techniques, then you’ll make your life a whole lot easier.

SETTING BOUNDARIES: How To Set Strong And Healthy Boundaries And Take Control Of Your Life by Richard Copeland is a guide that would help you set strong and healthy boundaries in every area of your life - with family, friends, at work, and in relationships. Here are a few things you will learn in this book: You will discover what boundaries truly are and why you need to set them. The book reveals the different types of boundaries and how to set them without feeling guilty about it and hurting others. After reading this book, you will be able to identify the different types of boundaries you...

Family Crisis Guidebook will help you and your family navigate through a relational, addiction, and or mental health crisis in ways that will not only help you out of a bad situation, but will help your family achieve sustained change. Change is the only true antidote to future crises. If your family does not take the opportunity for change, the crisis is bound to rear its ugly head again and again. This audiobook will help you use the crisis for the opportunity it is: a springboard for growth.

For years, Sebastian has been lying to himself, doing whatever it took to convince himself that Mikey was just his best friend and the pain in the ass that he couldn’t stop thinking about; and now... He would do absolutely anything to stop screwing this up, but that probably wasn’t going to happen, not with his brother determined to help him. With every soul-crushing piece of advice his brother threw his way, Sebastian found himself thinking about everything that he had to lose if Mikey didn’t feel the same way and wondered if he was about to make the biggest mistake of his life.

Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected and burdensome dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers accessible, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence—the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? Difficult addresses a family situation which too many keep secret.

This book will gain insight into a difficult person's definition and unravel ideas on how to manage complex relationships. We will also consider balancing work and family relationships without difficulties and steps to deal with toxic people. To deal with difficult people, you must understand the role of psychology and self-help, which we analyzed in another chapter. The last chapter details how to rebuild your relationships that other parties' problematic behaviors may have negatively impacted.

When a customer robs you of your calm, you need more than patience; you need tools. This book teaches you how to protect yourself emotionally while staying professional, firm, and human. Have you ever felt like a customer was draining you more than your job was worth? This book is for you. In the workplace, dealing with difficult clients is not the exception; it’s the norm. What should never feel normal, though, is letting their mistreatment steal your peace, self-esteem, or motivation to keep doing your work. This book is a clear, direct, and empathetic guide for those who face demanding...

Amy Gallo identifica ocho perfiles de compañeros de trabajo que son difíciles y nos ofrece diversas estrategias adaptadas para tratar constructivamente con cada uno de ellos. Saber cuál es el camino correcto no es fácil, pero Gallo nos brinda una perspectiva crucial sobre cómo las relaciones en el trabajo realmente importan, así como la compasión, el estímulo y las herramientas útiles para prevalecer en tu trabajo sin necesidad de cambiar.

Overcome Workplace Manipulation: Spot the Signs, Take Back Control, and Thrive Do you feel drained, confused, or second-guessing yourself at work? Are you dealing with a toxic boss, manipulative coworkers, or office politics that leave you frustrated? Workplace manipulation is real—and it can sabotage your confidence, career, and well-being if left unchecked. This book gives you the tools to recognize manipulation, protect yourself, and regain control. You’ll learn how to spot gaslighting, guilt-tripping, favoritism, passive-aggressive behavior, and other toxic tactics before they take ...

Wouldn't it be nice if work stopped being something you dread and instead something you enjoy? If you're stressed and unhappy because of problems with a boss or colleague, you pay a price. Not only can your mental and physical health suffer, your nearest and dearest get sick of hearing about it.

Do you find your productivity and your professional advancement are challenged by workplace complexity, frequently changing goals, your own time-wasting habits, and co-workers who are... shall we say... “challenging?” Do you leave work knowing that you could have completed much more than you did? It’s time to take control of your day. Inside of The Stress-Free Work Day - How to Effectively Organize Your Day, Be Super Productive, Increase Your Motivation, and Get Out by 5! you’ll find step-by-step directions to becoming your most positive and productive self. This book reveals why ...

Start building bridges instead of barriers! This essential guide offers a simple five-part framework that will help you have honest and enlightening conversations despite deep and fundamental disagreements.

Don't let a bad boss ruin your career or your well-being. Learn how to handle them wisely, protect your peace, and take control of your professional life. You have more power than you think! Have you ever felt stuck in a job because of a difficult boss? Have you experienced stress, frustration, or even self-doubt because of their behavior? You’re not alone. Every day, countless people struggle with impossible bosses. Working under a toxic leader can feel like an endurance test. From the authoritarian who never listens to the unpredictable boss who changes their mind every five minutes, ...

20 Critical Steps to Successful Communication gives you the tools to communicate online as a freelancer. Communication is the single most important thing when it comes to working as a freelancer. In fact, it is vital to every facet of working remotely with clients successfully. Without good communication you will not get much work and, when you do, it is almost impossible to deliver what your client wants. Whether you work through one of the freelancing platforms, work for a variety of clients or work remotely for a company, time zones and distance can cause communication problems. Good ...

In Engagement, best-selling authors Lee G. Bolman and Joan V. Gallos offer a compelling workplace parable to illustrate the strategies and skills needed to make unworkable relationships positive and productive. The audiobook introduces the four-step SURE model, which offers rules of engagement for staying alert, grounded, and productive when faced with the prickly, taxing, or toxic folks who block progress.

China, Pakistan, Egypt, Iraq...God is at work. Christians are testifying. The gospel is advancing. In this captivating travelogue, a veteran missions mobilizer leads listeners to experience global Christianity, exploring the faith and lives of Christians living in some of the world's most perilous countries. The incredible accounts recorded here - stories that span the globe from China to Afghanistan - highlight the bold faith and sacrificial bravery of God's people.

Working with difficult people can reduce your morale, threaten your productivity, deplete your energy, and waste your time. But you don't have to be helpless in the face of other people's craziness! Knowing how to handle coworkers' disruptive behavior is one of the most important career skills you can have, allowing you to become a more valuable employee and a more self-reliant person.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on senseless organizational behavior, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Many organizations employ obstinate people who behave in ways that hinder others from doing their jobs. Sometimes these individuals have legitimate reasons for their actions, but those reasons are little consolation to the coworkers who are affected. If you are interested in finding out why obstinate employees do the things they do, then read this eBook. You will learn about difficult people and the thinking ...

Do you hate the people you work with? The simple fact of the matter is that when a number of people are gathered together for any length of time, there are going to be problems. It's just not easy for everyone to get along. But, short of quitting your job, what can you do?

A determined woman ~ An impossible dream ~ A dose of poison Spunky Tina Thyme tells her unique story about her life-long dream, survival skills, and passion for creating delicious, original recipes. In the beginning, she relocates to L.A., determined to own a restaurant, but the odds are stacked against her. She ends up waiting tables at the Punk Patio with a punk-rocker chef. Here she learns how deceiving looks can be. When an unexpected situation arises, Tina moves to a new job at a 1960s diner where the lecherous restaurateur requires her to resemble Marilyn Monroe. She quit the night ...