DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Self-Awareness

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The difficult people I’ve had to deal with are. . .

I find myself dealing with difficult people when. . .

Difficult people are. . .

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Self-Awareness

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Self-Awareness

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Self-Awareness

Achievement Creativity Humor

Advancement Community Honesty Recognition

Adventure Competitiveness Integrity Risk

Alone Time Conformity Learning Self-respect

Ambition Contribution Loyalty Service

Appearance Courage Money (Wealth) Spirituality

Authenticity Excellence Moderation Structure

Balance Family Open-mindedness Sustainability

Belonging Fairness Power Teamwork

Challenge Fun Positivity Time

Change Growth Purpose Trust

Commitment Health Problem-solving Wisdom

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Strategy

The solution is contained in one word = PRACTICE!

LISTEN

MANAGE YOUR SELF-TALK

BE COURAGEOUS

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE –Strategy

DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Other people may fail to respond to us with sensitivity, empathy or fairness. Still, we may choose speech over silence as a way to honor our own need for language and self-definition.

Harriet Lerner