Book description
Why is it so hard to work well with some people? People Styles at Work...and Beyond presents a comprehensive, practical, and proven method readers can use to: • recognize how they come across to other coworkers • read others’ body language and behavior to identify the best ways to work with them • make small adjustments that will dramatically increase the quality and productivity of their interactions • find common ground with different people while retaining their individuality • relate less defensively and more effectively—no matter how others act The book reveals the strengths and weaknesses of four different people styles, providing practical techniques that work both on the job and off. Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, this is the ultimate guide anyone can use to enhance even the most difficult relationships.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
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Part One: Understanding Yourself and Others
- 1 No Wonder We Have People Problems
- 2 People Are More Predictable than You Might Think
- 3 What’s Your Style?
- 4 Two Keys to Understanding People
- 5 See Yourself as Others See You
- 6 The Driving Style and the Expressive Style
- 7 The Amiable Style and the Analytical Style
- 8 Make the Most of Your Gifts
- 9 Backup Styles: Extreme, Inappropriate, and Inflexible Behavior
- 10 Coping with Backup Behavior
- Part Two: Style Flex: A Key to Improved Relationships
- Part Three: People Styles and Family Relationships
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Index
Product information
- Title: People Styles at Work...And Beyond, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2009
- Publisher(s): AMACOM
- ISBN: 9780814413432
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