Comments on: Dealing with Difficult Personalities

By: Leona Charles

Leona Charles — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:35:41 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Hi Andrea, Thank you for the reply! I am so glad that the article has sparked some discussion. Difficult people are often labeled difficult because there is a breakdown in communication somewhere and it is easier to label that person difficult that to actually sit down and reflect on how you are contributing to the situation. Great insight, thanks Andrea!

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:27:48 +0000

Andrea, Thank you for sharing the link. That article is filled with useful information that can really help people have better working relationships and business results by learning to adapt to each other’s personalities rather than fighting against them (or trying to change them).

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Dealing with Difficult Personalities - Women on... — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:41:58 +0000

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By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:55:20 +0000

THANK YOU! Thank you, thank you, for not throwing out the baby with the bath water. Every time I see a “difficult personality” article I dread reading them because they’re essentially always written from the slant of somebody who only sees what makes them uncomfortable and therefore judges and misjudges, typically assigning poor performance, substance abuse (!?? Huh!) and the overwhelming desire to destroy, to the “difficult” person without ever addressing the myriad reasons WHY we’re occasionally difficult. *Perceived* as difficult (which perception, IMHO, is always perpetuated by the coworkers who cause the problems that lead to the “difficult” behavior). This article (Ill copy link) is also great because its the FIRST one I’ve read that describes the impossible leaders and others I work with and how to deal with them, instead of only describing my reactions and how I’M the problem. Link: http://www.managingamericans.com/blogFeed/Dealing-with-difficult-personalities-at-work.htm Seriously, THANK YOU! 🙂

By: Leona Charles

Leona Charles — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:02:22 +0000

In reply to Nicoel Rose. Thanks for the comment Nicoel! You point out some very useful observations, isn't it amazing how a good communication style can deflect all types of complications?

By: Nicoel Rose

Nicoel Rose — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:26:11 +0000

As an employment lawyers for 14 years and working both in private practice and as counsel in-house, the importance of a proactive rather than reactive approach may seem simple but cannot be underestimated.

A work relationship is not dissimilar to any other type. It needs nurturing and respecting.

Taking those consistent steps to ensure your employees are kept motivated and are in-line with your thinking is, in my experience,the most important part of managing a successful relationship.

Finding and planning a place for them to grow in your company is critical, as hopefully our employees will want to continue to develop, and develop in, our businesses. Regular face-to-face one-to-one meetings and a development plan can turn a potential frustrated member of staff into a passionate innovator who accepts your leadership.