Treasured for centuries, the world's folk tales I have left a
legacy of wisdom for countless generations. Going beyond simple
entertainment, stories such as "The Lion and the Hare" and "The
Woodcutter's Daughter" instruct memorably, through example, how to
live in a world populated with dishonest, petty, and conniving
figures. Although these lessons may be couched in stories about
animals, the types of human behaviors described are universal -and
nowhere more so than in the typical workplace.
In the Land of Difficult People presents twenty-four fables
taken from around the world, each exemplifying the best methods to
use when dealing with the eight kinds of difficult people at work.
Featuring charming illustrations, each tale is presented with a
street-smart analysis and proven guidelines you can use to work
with each of the difficult types, including:
WICKED WOLVES. You'll learn how to handle tyrannical bosses or
newly promoted coworkers who terrify others and threaten to lure
them into their aggressive clutches.
SLUGGISH SNAILS. What if you lack the authority you feel you
need to confront take-it-slow coworkers who seem trapped in a state
of inaction and resistant to change or forward movement? This book
provides the answers.
CRAFTY RAVENS. On the surface, some people seem friendly and
helpful, though they may actually be self-absorbed, scheming, ready
to spread gossip, and determined to destroy anyone who gets in
their way This book arms you with sophisticated strategies that
will keep you from getting embroiled in the schemes of such devious
coworkers.
Each chapter begins with a discussion of one of the eight major
types, followed by three tales. Following each tale, you'll get the
real-world lowdown on how to manage any situation involving these
tough, confusing characters, with practical advice in the "What to
Do" sections. If you're tired of working with "difficult" people
and are hungry for a fairy tale ending, this is one book you should
take with you on your journey up the corporate ladder
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