The Drama-Free Workweek: How to Manage Difficult People for Workplace and Career Success
()
About this ebook
A handy pocket guide, The Drama-Free Workweek helps you learn the secrets to quickly move from conflict to collaboration and make your working conditions virtually drama free.
Treivor Branch
Treivor Branch is the CEO of the Branch Solution LLC and has twenty years of corporate experience and over twelve years as a human resources executive. She is a savvy workplace issues consultant, conflict management specialist, and executive career coach who specializes in maximizing workplace relationships. Ms. Branch is dedicated to helping career professionals overcome barriers to career success, managers become better leaders, and companies build positive productive work environments. Learn more about Ms. Branch and The Branch Solution at www.thebranchsolution.com.
Related to The Drama-Free Workweek
Related ebooks
The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWorking with Difficult People Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Help Me talk To Anyone: Eight Skills You Need to Overcome Social Anxiety and Enhance Your Relationships: The Help Me Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWomen in Business: 7 Successful Communication Tips to Enhance Your Career Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Death of Religion: The Dor Series, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAthletic CEOs: Leadership in Turbulent Times_Second Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInCredible Communication: Uncover the Invaluable Art of Selling Yourself Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFairytale Love: How to Love Happily Ever After Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy Some People Should Come With Warning Labels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPeace: Discovering Life’S Harmony Through Relationships Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMove the Needle: How Inside Out Leaders Influence Organizational Culture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDealing With Passive-Aggressive Co-Worker How to Stay Professional at Work Even if You Are Being Bullied Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow To Manage People: The No Waffle Guide To Managing Performance, Change And Stress In The Workplace Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Elevator Phobia Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDealing With Horrible Bosses: How To Handle Bad Managers at Work! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Keys to Being a Great Leader: How to Inspire Others and Earn Their Respect Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Way Up: Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDiscovering Your Mindful Heart: an Explorer’s Guide: Developing Your Internal Resources to Manage Life’s Demands Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBreaking Free: How Chains From Childhood Keep Us From What We Want Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Connect with and Manage Difficult People Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDying to Tell: A Survivor's Perspective On Broken Heart Syndrome Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCoping with the Difficult People in Your Life: Tips to Positively React to Their Irritating Behavior: Stay Positive Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOvercoming Triggers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCheck Your Assets & Know Your Value Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mindset of a Refugee Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Winning Mindset: How to approach people, problems, and situations and come out on top! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Self-Improvement For You
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Stolen Life: A Memoir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges: 60 Habit-Forming Programs to Live an Infinitely Better Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Think and Grow Rich (Illustrated Edition): With linked Table of Contents Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Quick, & Magnetic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How May I Serve Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Four Loves Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Grief Observed Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall In Love With the Process of Becoming Great Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You're Not Dying You're Just Waking Up Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for The Drama-Free Workweek
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
The Drama-Free Workweek - Treivor Branch
The Drama - Free
Workweek
* * *
How to Manage Difficult People for
Workplace and Career Success
by Treivor Branch
Order this book online at www.trafford.com
or email orders@trafford.com
Most Trafford titles are also available at major online book retailers.
© Copyright 2011 Treivor Branch.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written prior permission of the author.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. However, it is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any liability that is incurred from the use or application of the contents of this book.
Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN: 978-1-4269-5433-7 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4269-5432-0 (e)
Trafford rev. 12/30/2011
7-Copyright-Trafford_Logo.aiwww.trafford.com
North America & international
toll-free: 1 888 232 4444 (USA & Canada)
phone: 250 383 6864 8937.png fax: 812 355 4082
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Managing
When You’re
The Employee
Beware of
The Backstabber
Glean From
The Gossiper – Or Not!
Don’t Fall With
The Downer
The Mysterious
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Do Business With
The Dumper
Stop
The Swiper
Get To Know
The Know-It-All
Disarm
The Dirty Joker
Managing
The Micro-Manager
Topple
The Steamroller
Back Off
The Bully
Managing
When You’re
The Boss
Take The Lead
Policies Rule
Get Rid of Toxins
Spy Not
Give Feedback
Set The Tone
Share Much Share Often
Show Your Pride
Managing
YOU
It All Starts With You
"I Don’t Like That Man,
I Must Get To Know Him Better"
Develop Your
Listening Skills
Don’t Fight Fire
With Fire
Avoid The Fight
To Be Right
Don’t Get
Sidetracked
Don’t Turn Anger into Danger
12 Steps to Effectively
Manage Conflict
About The Author
This book is dedicated to all the hard-working women and men who have the unfortunate task of dealing with workplace drama and the difficult people who cause it.
Acknowledgements
Oh my, so many people to thank and so little space!
I am so grateful for my loving supporting family - my mom, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Thank you for believing in me and understanding when I could not spend as much time with you as you may have liked during this project. Thank you all so much for your support and the space to stay focused.
Thank you to all my friends and clients for giving me such great insight into your workplace drama. Thank you for your support and your eagerness to read the book.
Thank you to the difficult people who have made this all possible.