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In the Land of Difficult People
- 24 Timeless Tales Reveal How to Tame Beasts at Work
- Narrated by: Terrence Gargiulo, Gini Graham Scott
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In the Land of Difficult People presents dozens of timeless folk tales from around the world and applies the lessons we can learn from them to present-day work situations, showing how you can best maneuver around the equally challenging personalities found in your own workplace.
You'll meet the eight major types of difficult people (animals!) - and learn how to handle scary or insecure bosses, self-interested coworkers, and other figures so perfectly mirrored in these delightful and enlightening tales.
The stories collected here show how using classic street smarts and some not-so-common sense you can win the day against snakelike gossipmongers, kingly tyrants, backstabbing tricksters - and all other workplace "beasts." Each story in this amusing collection is followed by practical advice - with smart, adaptable options you can use to manage any situation involving even the toughest of characters.
Whether you're dealing with a hostile boss, an untrustworthy coworker, or a poorly communicating client, you'll find the solutions you need resonating throughout these timeless tales. Equal parts entertainment and guidance, In the Land of Difficult People is filled with invaluable wisdom that will lead you to a happily-ever-after ending every time.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-07-2022
Some highlights
I liked the idea with using the tales however some of them seemed pointless and grabbing at straws. There is also a lot of double up on advice, comments which became a little annoying. There are a few highlights though and one of the males voice was entertaining and easy to listen to.
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