Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People At Work: Without Using Weapons Or Duct Tape

Chapter 2. Doesn't Work Well with Others

You can no longer avoid responsibility for your conflicts, bad relationships, or how people treat you. I know you are confronted with injustices that you cannot change. Favoritism, privileges not deserved, and stupid people who tick you off permeate your work environment. If you believe the universe should give you a fair break, say "Amen!"

If you don't work well with others, these six rules can help you change. If you work with people who don't work well with you, these will help you stay sane.

Don't Try to Change People

The only person you can change is yourself. Constantly review and polish the skills you know work. If you don't have the skills, attend a seminar, read a book, download information to your iPod, or do something else that will help you acquire them. Visit my web site at www.MarshaPetrieSue.com, where you will find tons of information to help you be better at managing your problems.

Lori hired Geoff on the recommendation of a friend. Geoff was likable and well received by the sales group and by the clients. The only issue that Lori was warned about was his challenge with time management. After just one month, the complaints from clients and the administration began to flood in about his missed appointments, improperly completed contracts, unreturned phone calls, and more. Geoff admitted to his problem and promised to improve.

His second month was not much better, so Lori decided to send him to a time management class. Geoff was ...