We all deal with difficult people in the workplace. Whether it is a difficult boss, colleague, or subordinate, when we understand more about what makes the difficult person tick, then we can better get what we want and need from that individual. This path provides you with relevant articles, videos, and podcasts to help you deal with difficult workplace relationships. You will walk away with specific strategies to incorporate to feel happier at work despite these challenges.
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Dealing with Difficult Workplace Relationships
It’s not uncommon to deal with difficult people in the workplace. Interestingly, a clear mind and a positive attitude can help us to set necessary boundaries so that our workday is more manageable and productive, despite tough workplace relationships.
Difficult bosses are especially challenging. They may nag and micromanage your every move. Applying specific strategies and tactics can help you to maintain your cool as you meet and exceed workplace expectations.
Difficult colleagues and subordinates can drain our time and zap our energy. It’s vital that we set specific boundaries so that we remain friendly and professional while still keeping our eye on our work-related objectives.
Some “difficult people” advice applies across the board and can even be incorporated into personal relationships.
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Workplace Woes | The Costco Connection
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3 Easy Tips to Reduce Job Stress and Avoid Burnout
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Episode 10 - Interview with "Working with Difficult People" author Dr. Amy Cooper Hakim
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Episode 587: Mastering the Workplace Psychology in Your Business with Amy Cooper Hakim
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How to Deal With Difficult Bosses and Coworkers | June 6, 2017
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Dr. Amy Cooper Hakim | Author of "Working with Difficult People"
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[Audio] Learning To Deal With The People At Work Who Drive You Crazy
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5 Tips For Working With Difficult People
Dr. Amy has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NBC News, Chicago Tribune, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Costco Connection, The Boca Raton Observer, Palm Beach Post, Yahoo Finance, Fast Company, Business Insider, CNBC Make It, MSN, Monster, Inc., Reader’s Digest, Moneyish, Bustle, Ladders, The List, Glassdoor, and Star-Telegram. She has also been a guest on WPTV News Today on 5 at 11, the KRTH Morning Show, the Brian Copeland Show, Total Tutor Syndicated Radio, Think KERA Radio, the WBEZ Morning Shift, the Boca Voice, and Business Radio on Sirius XM. She has a blog at Psychology Today, called “Working with Difficult People.” And, she has a regular video segment called “Ask Amy- Your Workplace Expert.” Recent speaking engagements include the Texas Conference for Women, the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, the Massachusetts Conference for Women, and the Watermark Conference for Women.