Psychology & Psychiatry : Interpersonal Relations

". . . the most comprehensive guide I have ever read for solving any conceivable trying scenario!". --Julie Jansen, bestselling author of You Want Me to Work with Who? and I Don't Know What I Want, but I Know It's Not This. You can't stop office madness, but you can stop the madness from getting to you. Gossipy coworkers, unmanageable managers, and cranky clients have got you pulling your hair out and gnawing your nails down to nubs. From teammates who drop the ball on deadlines to corporate bullies who try to run your show, your work environment can be lethal to your health and your career. Change Your Reaction, Not Their Actions. When things get crazy, you may not be able to control how others behave, but you can change how you respond. Al Bernstein shows you how understand the situation, how to keep the craziness from bothering you, how to keep things from getting worse, and how you can make them better. Problems/solutions discussed inside: Coworkers who don't like you? Feed them!; Hidden agendas? Unleash the power of “cc:” mail!; Unpleasant supervisors? Tell them only what they want to hear!; Office gossip? Dish out positive gossip about other people!; Lying coworkers? Buy into their lies and watch what happens!; And ninety-five more! more...

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No is perhaps the most important and certainly the most powerful word in the language. Every day we find ourselves in situations where we need to say No–to people at work, at home, and in our communities–because No is the word we must use to protect ourselves and to stand up for everything and everyone that matters to us. more...

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Compatibility is the foundation of all our relationships and this simple test, which doesn't require a pen or verbal response, allows the reader to quickly find out how compatible they really are with friends, partners, potential partners and colleagues. more...

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Praise for Beverly Engel. The Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome. ''Living with a Jekyll and Hyde, forever walking on eggshells, is no way to live. It takes its toll physically and mentally, whether the person's problem is Borderline Personality Disorder or something else. more...

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One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic partners, colleagues, or friends? How do emotional reactions get in the way of real communication? This thoughtful, witty, and empathic book has already helped over 100,000 readers break through conflicts and transform their personal and professional relationships. Experienced therapist Mike Nichols provides vivid examples, easy-to-learn techniques, and practical exercises for becoming a better listener--and making yourself heard and understood, even in difficult situations. more...

Price: $16.95