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Video: Dark Strategist – Difficult Person Type 2

Some of the most difficult people at work aren’t disruptive or emotional, but when strategy starts to matter more than people, trust and delivery suffer!

Article: Scary Specialist – Difficult Person Type 1

Some of the hardest people to work with are difficult precisely because they are so good at what they do. This article looks at the Scary Specialist; the expert whose standards drive results - and sometimes drive people away too!

Video: The Rock Difficult Person Type 8

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

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.

Video: 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.

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Business Book of the Month Webinar

How to deal with the 9 types of difficult people. Catch-up with my Book of the Month webinar. Mindset, tools, strategies and more.

How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser at Work – My Book in Stylist Magazine

Worried that you might be a People-Pleaser at work? 😟👩‍💼 Here's how to ditch the habit! 🚫 @StylistMagazine article 📰

Why People Become Difficult at Work

Ever experienced someone being really difficult to get on with at work, and wondered WHY? 🤷‍♀️ Check-out this article to discover the 4️⃣ key reasons.

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.