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The Rock: Difficult Person Type 8

Why do some colleagues feel impossible to shift!? This article explains the Rock type and how to work with them more productively.

The Scary Specialist – Difficult Person Type 1

Someone can be brilliant at their job and still drive people out. Meet the Scary Specialist: the expert whose blunt criticism and high standards often undermines teams.

Why People Become Difficult at Work

Four workplace pressures can combine into a “perfect storm” that makes good people seem difficult to work with. It’s rarely about bad intent — it’s about stress, self-doubt and inflexibility.

Gen Z Are Lazy? The Leadership Mistake Behind a Persistent Myth

We keep hearing that Gen Z "... are Lazy". BUT, the data says otherwise. This isn’t a people problem – it’s a leadership one. Stop complaining about Gen Z - and start leading them better!

‘Excess’ Stress Strategy: When Dealing with Pressure Goes Wrong – Difficult People Types 4, 5, and 6

When pressure hits, some people double down and try harder at all costs. What once worked now creates conflict and blocks progress. Here’s how an EXCESS stress strategy turns the Driving Force, Revolutionary and Empire Builder into difficult colleagues.

The Worrier – Difficult Person Type 7

Some people are so worried about mistakes that they end up causing them! Meet The Worrier - a classic workplace micromanager who double-checks everything and still drops the ball.

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My Book in Stylist Magazine: 9 types of difficult people you’ll come across at work

Great article in @StylistMagazine, my book, 9 Types of Difficult People. Really good overview + super tips for great working relationships!

The Most Committed Managers Are the Most Difficult: The Challenge of the Workplace Martyr

How to walk the tightrope of high standards and uncompromising values set by a judgemental and critical Martyr at work

Checkmate – why your brightest colleagues try to keep you in the dark

Throw light on dealing with a difficult Dark Strategist at work and turn manipulation and flawed execution into productive collaboration

Worst Enemy at Work – or Best Ally? How to thrive alongside a Scary Specialist 🤨

Worst Enemy at Work or Best Ally? How to deal with a difficult colleague who is a Scary Specialist 🤨 #difficultpeople

Mastering the Challenge of the Scary Specialist

Ever faced a 'Scary Specialist' at work? 🚀 Discover how to deal with the challenges of high-performing, demanding managers

Maximising the Impact: How to Use ‘The Nine Types of Difficult People’ Effectively 📘

Unlock the secrets to handling difficult colleagues with 'The Nine Types of Difficult People'. Transform your workplace dynamics now!
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Were problems at OpenAI caused by Sam Altman being a ‘Difficult Revolutionary”?

Explore the risks and rewards of being a 🙃 difficult revolutionary leader in my article, featuring Sam Altman's journey at OpenAI

Beyond the Monster Myth: Unraveling the Mystery of Difficult Leaders

Beyond the Monster Myth: A revealing look into the heart of challenging leaders and the reality behind difficult people at work.

Crumbs! I’ve only gone and had a book published …

Discover strategies to deal with difficult people in my new book: How to spot them and quickly improve working relationships.

Constructive Dissent

Conflict is not the enemy at work, but complacency, mediocrity and unvoiced dissent certainly are!

Resistance is Futile – Four Lessons from the Borg for Leaders on Great Organisational Change

Leadership has got way too soft and it’s time to challenge that. And make resistance to change futile! #TheBorg

Work-Life Balance is for the HR wimps

Work-Life Balance is for HR wimps. 2am's prime time if you love your work. Burnout's about control, not hours. Have diverse passions and thrive!