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Involved in an expensive developmental workshop, Chad volunteered first when the facilitator queried the group about their objectives. It was the morning session of a weekend event that a friend of mine was conducting, and she'd asked me to sit-in. So, on a Saturday morning when I'd normally be sleeping, I found myself listening to Chad's frustrations about his lack of success, his inflexible boss, and his difficult coworkers.

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Hot Coals
Involved in an expensive developmental workshop, Chad volunteered first when the facilitator queried the group about their objectives. It was the morning session of a weekend event that a friend of mine was conducting, and she'd asked me to sit-in. So, on a Saturday morning when I'd normally be sleeping, I found myself listening to Chad's frustrations about his lack of success, his inflexible boss, and his difficult coworkers.
Time to Quit Your Job - Or Your Career?
How do you determine if you need a job change or a career change? Are you feeling tired? Are you dreading Monday morning? Are you short-tempered and impatient with coworkers and family members?

Anger Solutions™ at Work: Dealing with Difficult People
Let’s face it – if you’re not somebody’s difficult person today, you will be tomorrow. We all take turns being difficult for other people, just as they can be difficult for us. The difficulty comes from differences in personality, communication styles, personal preferences, and our expectations of how things “should” be. In this column, I offer some practical and simple techniques to de-escalate and win over the difficult people in your life.
LIFE IS DIFFICULT
In Scott Peck’s remarkable book; “The Road Less Traveled,” first published in 1978, he opens with the now famous line; “Life is difficult.” He then goes on to say; “this is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult --- once we truly understand and accept it --- then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”

Four Tips to Keep a Company Dinner on Positive Footing
These are unstable times. Though that may not be cause to celebrate, it is the perfect time to invite coworkers into your home - to brighten each other's spirits, find refuge from stress, and - because there's nothing wrong with being pragmatic - save on a giant restaurant bill.
When a Muzzle Isn’t an Option
It’s critical that professionals know how to handle difficult people they encounter in the workplace … especially when it’s the boss or others in management. Chances are there’s always going to be at least one person that you’ll come across in your career (or, even every day!) who drives you mad. Understanding how to relate to people you find difficult is especially critical since, on average, we spend more waking hours with our coworkers and clients than we do with our families and friends. Understanding how to relate to people you find difficult is especially critical since, on average, we spend more waking hours with our coworkers and clients than we do with our families and friends.

Time-Out
When young children misbehave, many parents, teachers and caregivers insist on a time-out. Think how much better your workplace would be if you initiated the same approach. No, not for your boss or coworkers, but for yourself.
How to Network When You Hate to Network
Whether you’re starting out in a career or transitioning into a new endeavor, one truth remains: If you think that hard work alone will move you up the company ladder, think again. It’s relationships –the ones you have with your manager and coworkers (present and past), clients and more – that will get you there.

Coworker Conflicts: Eight Rules for Fair Fighting (Even When You’re Mad)
Many employees cite dealing with difficult coworkers as the most stressful aspect of their job. If you’re in that boat, here are some guidelines that can help you resolve your workplace conflict – or let you know it’s time to go up the chain of command.
Are You An Entrepreneur?
Have you ever thought about quitting your job? Saying a finale goodbye to all of your coworkers? Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

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