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Hub You - Dealing with Difficult People: 27 Secrets & Strategies You Can Apply Today
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23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no
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1.Listen more effectively. Listening is the number one tool in communication, especially when dealing with difficult people.
2.Step back and analyze the situation from an outside perspective. When we are less emotionally involved and "cool our jets," the answers come for how to effectively deal with them. Whether dealing with a difficult boss, dealing with a difficult co-worker, or spouse.
3.Ignoring often doesn’t work. The tension becomes so thick you can cut it with a knife.
4.Choose your battles. There are times when you have to “let it go.” Know when to speak up and when to pick your battles.
5.Criticize in person, praise in public. Never publicly criticize someone as you will look like the bad guy and the difficult person will only become more upset.
6.Maintain respect for them – even if you disagree or dislike them. At least acknowledge what they say. Think about how you would want to be treated.
7.Seek first to understand then to be understood.
8.People often won’t care what you think unless they think you care. At least attempt to see it from their perspective.
9.Maintain high expectations and standards if you are managing this employee. If you don’t do this you will be seen as enabling their unacceptable behavior.
10.Strive for greater communication. Often, it’s not that there isn’t enough communication, it’s that it’s bad communication. Work on improving your conflict resolution skills. If you are a manager, consider training everyone in conflict resolution skills. One of the main reasons teams fail is because some of the people on the team don't like each other, or aren't skilled in how to handle conflict effectively.
11.Invest in communication skills courses and conflict resolution skills courses to improve the part you can control – you.
12.Don’t lose emotional control. Antagonists and “passive-aggressives” will often try to push your buttons.
13.Avoid being around difficult people when they’re in a bad mood. If they’re always in a bad mood, try being around them when they are in a “better” mood!
14.Accept, change or reject. Know that ultimately you only have three choices. 1) Accept the situation knowing it won’t change. 2) Attempt to change your relationship with them by changing how you react. 3) If it’s really affecting your well being, it may be time to “reject” the situation and move on.
15.No “but’s” allowed! Don’t follow giving them positive reinforcement with, “But on the other hand…” The word “but” only negates everything positive you just said.
16.Non-verbally position yourself at their eye level. For example, if they are sitting when you talk with them, sit. If they are standing, stand. Converse at their level.
17.Avoid the word “need” when possible and use “want” instead. Saying politely and tactfully, “John, I want to have the project in to me by noon so that we'll meet our deadline. "Want" is more assertive as long as it's in the right tone.
18.Watch your tone of voice. Avoid an autocratic or sarcastic tone. The Latin root of the word “sarcasm” is "sarco" meaning tearing of the flesh!
19.In face-to-face communication, words account for only 7% of what people notice and believe about you. Tone is 38% and body language 55%. So a full 93% is tone and body language.
20.Give sincere positive reinforcement when they do something well. Show genuine appreciation. Often difficult people are difficult because they feel unappreciated.
21.Avoid absolutes such as, “You always” and “You never.” It puts people further on the defensive.
22.Don’t take it personally. Often they’re difficult because of something going on with them.
23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no
Starting a new business can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of decisions to be made. Who, what, where, and when are not just for English class anymore. Another question that must be answered is “What form will my business be?” There are several factors to be considered and there are pros and cons for each type. In this article, I will try to briefly explain the differences between the business forms.Sole Proprietorship: Most people are familiar with this type of business. This form is one person or married couple that usually operate the business by themselves. This is the “
7.Seek first to understand then to be understood.
8.People often won’t care what you think unless they think you care. At least attempt to see it from their perspective.
9.Maintain high expectations and standards if you are managing this employee. If you don’t do this you will be seen as enabling their unacceptable behavior.
10.Strive for greater communication. Often, it’s not that there isn’t enough communication, it’s that it’s bad communication. Work on improving your conflict resolution skills. If you are a manager, consider training everyone in conflict resolution skills. One of the main reasons teams fail is because some of the people on the team don't like each other, or aren't skilled in how to handle conflict effectively.
11.Invest in communication skills courses and conflict resolution skills courses to improve the part you can control – you.
12.Don’t lose emotional control. Antagonists and “passive-aggressives” will often try to push your buttons.
13.Avoid being around difficult people when they’re in a bad mood. If they’re always in a bad mood, try being around them when they are in a “better” mood!
14.Accept, change or reject. Know that ultimately you only have three choices. 1) Accept the situation knowing it won’t change. 2) Attempt to change your relationship with them by changing how you react. 3) If it’s really affecting your well being, it may be time to “reject” the situation and move on.
15.No “but’s” allowed! Don’t follow giving them positive reinforcement with, “But on the other hand…” The word “but” only negates everything positive you just said.
16.Non-verbally position yourself at their eye level. For example, if they are sitting when you talk with them, sit. If they are standing, stand. Converse at their level.
17.Avoid the word “need” when possible and use “want” instead. Saying politely and tactfully, “John, I want to have the project in to me by noon so that we'll meet our deadline. "Want" is more assertive as long as it's in the right tone.
18.Watch your tone of voice. Avoid an autocratic or sarcastic tone. The Latin root of the word “sarcasm” is "sarco" meaning tearing of the flesh!
19.In face-to-face communication, words account for only 7% of what people notice and believe about you. Tone is 38% and body language 55%. So a full 93% is tone and body language.
20.Give sincere positive reinforcement when they do something well. Show genuine appreciation. Often difficult people are difficult because they feel unappreciated.
21.Avoid absolutes such as, “You always” and “You never.” It puts people further on the defensive.
22.Don’t take it personally. Often they’re difficult because of something going on with them.
23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no
If you are like most notaries, you have been lured in by the promise of making $100,000 a year as a loan signing agent. Well, after you paid for your training, supplies, licensing fees, etc, you are left wondering how to even pay for the expenses you have accrued, let alone make a profit. Unfortunately, this business is not a get-rich-quick industry. It is just like any small business. It requires lots of hard work and perserverence and a little bit of initial capital. So, how do you get this business started?Business Cards The first step is to get business cards. Every notary
12.Don’t lose emotional control. Antagonists and “passive-aggressives” will often try to push your buttons.
13.Avoid being around difficult people when they’re in a bad mood. If they’re always in a bad mood, try being around them when they are in a “better” mood!
14.Accept, change or reject. Know that ultimately you only have three choices. 1) Accept the situation knowing it won’t change. 2) Attempt to change your relationship with them by changing how you react. 3) If it’s really affecting your well being, it may be time to “reject” the situation and move on.
15.No “but’s” allowed! Don’t follow giving them positive reinforcement with, “But on the other hand…” The word “but” only negates everything positive you just said.
16.Non-verbally position yourself at their eye level. For example, if they are sitting when you talk with them, sit. If they are standing, stand. Converse at their level.
17.Avoid the word “need” when possible and use “want” instead. Saying politely and tactfully, “John, I want to have the project in to me by noon so that we'll meet our deadline. "Want" is more assertive as long as it's in the right tone.
18.Watch your tone of voice. Avoid an autocratic or sarcastic tone. The Latin root of the word “sarcasm” is "sarco" meaning tearing of the flesh!
19.In face-to-face communication, words account for only 7% of what people notice and believe about you. Tone is 38% and body language 55%. So a full 93% is tone and body language.
20.Give sincere positive reinforcement when they do something well. Show genuine appreciation. Often difficult people are difficult because they feel unappreciated.
21.Avoid absolutes such as, “You always” and “You never.” It puts people further on the defensive.
22.Don’t take it personally. Often they’re difficult because of something going on with them.
23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no
Next time you've got a bunch of senior managers in a room together, ask those who are eligible to retire within five years to leave the room. Then figure out how you're going to replace them.That's an exercise I've done with senior management in a client company. A full third of the senior people in that room were eligible to take their pension and go within five years.This is not just a problem in the executive suite. Check out the senior people in sales. Check out the team leaders for key craft functions, the people who usually came up through union apprentice programs.There are several defini
17.Avoid the word “need” when possible and use “want” instead. Saying politely and tactfully, “John, I want to have the project in to me by noon so that we'll meet our deadline. "Want" is more assertive as long as it's in the right tone.
18.Watch your tone of voice. Avoid an autocratic or sarcastic tone. The Latin root of the word “sarcasm” is "sarco" meaning tearing of the flesh!
19.In face-to-face communication, words account for only 7% of what people notice and believe about you. Tone is 38% and body language 55%. So a full 93% is tone and body language.
20.Give sincere positive reinforcement when they do something well. Show genuine appreciation. Often difficult people are difficult because they feel unappreciated.
21.Avoid absolutes such as, “You always” and “You never.” It puts people further on the defensive.
22.Don’t take it personally. Often they’re difficult because of something going on with them.
23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no
It’s just so impossible to imagine a life without electricity or electronic goods. Electronic goods have become such intrinsic part of our lives that we have started taking them for granted. Would not life be such an improbability without refrigerators, water heaters, iron, coffee maker, dryers, air conditioners and dish washers?!Though these items are easily available on high streets, yet owing to several factors, purchasing them always proves to be a harrowing experience. The electronic goods market in UK has reached such a crescendo that a customer is spoilt for choice and gets all confused before settl
23.Watch your mental state. Don’t let them drag you down. A little of that can be normal but don’t allow it to go on.
24.Remember the person who constantly angers you, or constantly intimidates you, controls you.
25.Mutually agree to move on. Agree to disagree. If this isn’t possible, at least “move on” in your own mind.
26.Attempt to understand what’s driving that difficult behavior. Get at the root cause, even if you only try to figure it out in your own mind.
27.E + R = 0. Event + Reaction = Outcome. You can’t control the event, but you can control the outcome based on how you react or respond. Be careful how you respond.
For example, there’s the story of the couple who were divorcing. A neighbor said to the wife, "Do you think you’d ever get back together?” She replied, "No, because we have said things to each other that are so horrible, that even after apologizing they could never be taken back. There's no way we'd get back together."
The moral of the story…be careful what you say. Once those words are out, they're hard to take back.
“The disease of me often results in the defeat of us.”
Pat Riley of NBA fame
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