Chapter 1. Emotional Intelligence Approach to Coping with Toxic Managers and Subordinates
What Do I Do with These People?
Informed Consent for Those Who Read This Book
Politics and personalities present tremendous obstacles to your ability to do the work for which you were hired. To succeed in your job, you need to know how to navigate through these obstacles without crashing on the rocks or having someone drop a rock on your head. You need to be able to deal with different types of bosses and subordinates, some of whom are flexible and easy to work with, many of whom are abrasive or arbitrary.
As you progress up the ladder, you will encounter people with a wide range of personalities. Some are fair, considerate, and flexible, with styles ...
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