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Learn to work with anyone

A single difficult colleague can drain your focus and make work harder than it needs to be. The usual response is to grin and bear it, as if there’s no other option. There is.

 

The Getting Along Toolkit gives you an evidence-based way to work with eight recognizable types, from the insecure boss to the passive-aggressive peer. Inside, you’ll find an assessment to pinpoint who you’re dealing with, tactics tailored to their behavior, and recordings of real coaching sessions on situations like yours.

Getting Along Toolkit: Practical Techniques for Dealing with Difficult People at Work
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Defuse conflict before it escalates

 
Managing Conflict: Disagree Productively (Virtual Group Learning)
Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace

Managing Conflict: Disagree Productively (Virtual Group Learning)

Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace

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Managing Conflict: Disagree Productively (Virtual Group Learning)

Managing Conflict: Disagree Productively (Virtual Group Learning)

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Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

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HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace

HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace

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