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| | *[https://hbr.org/2022/08/how-to-build-real-relationships-at-work How to build real relations at work], Harvard Business Review | | *[https://hbr.org/2022/08/how-to-build-real-relationships-at-work How to build real relations at work], Harvard Business Review |
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| | + | ==== Dealing with difficult people ==== |
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| | + | * Endeavor to stay calm and practice [[emotional intelligence]] |
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| | + | * Avoid taking things personally |
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| | + | * Set clear boundaries |
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| | + | * Practice active listening |
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| | + | * Practice [[empathy]] |
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| | + | * Endeavor to see things from the person's perspective |
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| | + | * Decide if the current situation warrants engaging with them |
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| | + | * Pick your battles and walk away if that is preferable or necessary |
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| | + | '''Articles and videos:''' |
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| | + | *[https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-deal-with-difficult-people.html How to Deal with Difficult People: 10 Expert Techniques] |
| | + | *[https://managementtraininginstitute.com/10-tactics-for-working-with-difficult-people/ 10 Tactics for Working with Difficult People], Management Training Institute |
| | + | *[Five Ways To Not Let Difficult People Ruin Your Day (Or Your Life)], Forbes magazine |
| | + | *[https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-difficult-people#:~:text=Stay%20calm.%20Even%20when%20you're%20dealing%20with,you%20look%20like%20you%20were%20just%20%E2%80%9Coverreacting.%E2%80%9D. How to deal with difficult people — without harming your mental health] |
| | + | *[https://dealingwithdifficultpeople.org/22-smart-techniques-to-deal-with-difficult-people-at-work-2/ 22 Smart Techniques to Deal with Difficult People at Work] |
| | + | *[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/business-infographics_how-to-handle-difficult-people-credits-to-activity-7219679466850017280-DVWO Dealing with difficult people] |
| | + | *[https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/advice/a17597/dealing-with-difficult-people/ Dealing with difficult people] |
| | + | *[https://www.christinecarter.com/2014/12/the-easiest-way-to-deal-with-a-difficult-person/ The Easiest Way to Deal with a Challenging Person] |
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| | + | Videos: |
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| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGrnSpu6hIRV2S1nzKAS7BV- How to deal with difficult people - video playlist], Video playlist |
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| | == Teamwork skills == | | == Teamwork skills == |