Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People : Over 325 Ready-to-use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities
Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People : Over 325 Ready-to-use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities
ISBN: 9780814432983
Publication Date: 15 October 2013
Incompetent, lazy, spotlight-hogging, whiny, backstabbing, avoidant-there's no end to the personality challenges that impede workplace relationships. But interacting effectively with employees, colleagues, and bosses is essential for success.
With Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People, anyone can confront problems head-on, before they fester and spread. Practical and easy to use, the book helps you identify button-pushing situations and deploy simple phrases to regain control and resolve conflicts-no matter who you're dealing with. Helpful features include:
Thirty common personality traits, behaviors, and workplace scenarios along with the phrases that work best with each
Nonverbal communication skills to back up your words
Sample dialogues that demonstrate how phrasing improves interactions
A five-step process for moving from conflict to resolution
"Why This Works" sections that provide detailed explanations
Like it or not, the bulk of our waking hours are spent with people at work. This book's pithy, powerful communication tips will make those hours far more harmonious and productive.
About the Author
RENÉE EVENSON is a small-business consultant specializing in workplace communication and conflict resolution strategies. She is the author of several books, including Powerful Phrases for Effective Customer Service and Customer Service Training 101.