In the Land of Difficult People: 24 Timeless Tales Reveal How to Tame Beasts at Work
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (730 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001TLRRDW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 279 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Terrence L. (Oakland and Santa Monica, CA) is is the Founder and Director of Changemakers and the author of many books, including A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses (978-0-8144-7298-9). Gargiulo (Monterey, CA) is President of MakingStories and one of the leading authorities on the role of narrative in organizations. Gini Graham Scott, PH.D.
Going beyond simple entertainment, stories such as "The Lion and the Hare" and "The Woodcutter's Daughter" instruct through example how to live in a world populated with dishonest, petty, and conniving characters. This helpful book identifies eight major types of difficult people, giving readers strategies for working with each of them.From untrustworthy ravens to commitment - avoiding snails and poor-communicating monkeys, this instructive collection follows each story with a down-to-earth analysis of how to manage any situation involving the toughest of characters. Taken from around the world, each exemplifies the best methods to use when dealing with the difficult people at work. Treasured for centuries, the world's folk tales have left a legacy of wisdom for countless generations. For anyone venturing 'into the woods' of modern-day workplace, this book is a powerful potion of common sense that will lead to happily-ever-after endings every time.. "In the Land of Difficult People" presents 24 charmingly illustrated fables
"In the Land of Difficult People" according to Barbara Gutierrez. The book is entertaining but not as good as I expected. It gives good advice at employee/team member level but not at a managerial level. It is easy to read, presents a good variety of situations but not practical advice for managers.. In the Land of Difficult People: 2In the Land of Difficult People: 24 Timeless Tales Reveal How to Tame Beasts at Work by Terrence Gargiulo & Gini Graham Scott Marie It's amazing that a book on tape like this should be so necessary in today's world even in the human service and counseling offices. If i'd listened to this previous to my last practicum (internship in a counseling office), i'd likely have survived much better! With no choice in working with bullies, how is a normal person able to survive in the workplace? Where do they come from? What is th. Timeless Tales Reveal How to Tame Beasts at Work by Terrence Gargiulo & Gini Graham Scott It's amazing that a book on tape like this should be so necessary in today's world even in the human service and counseling offices. If i'd listened to this previous to my last practicum (internship in a counseling office), i'd likely have survived much better! With no choice in working with bullies, how is a normal person able to survive in the workplace? Where do they come from? What is th. Archetypal Verities Made Practical Amazon Customer I've seen Gargiulo in his facilitation practice and he uses stories effectively to get to the "heart" of corporate matters. In this book he uses folk tales and myth with great effectiveness to cut through to the core of complex interactions among conflicting personalities, and guides participants in how to effectively resolve these issues in a managerial or corporate environment, or even in
(Oakland and Santa Monica, CA) is is the Founder and Director of Changemakers and the author of many books, including A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses (978-0-8144-7298-9). Terrence L. Gargiulo (Monterey, CA) is President of MakingStories and one of the leading authorities on the role of narrative in organizations. . Gini Graham Scott, PH.D