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Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with Difficult People

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In this insightful and wildly entertaining episode, Doris and Regina dive headfirst into a conversation we all need: how to deal with difficult people. Inspired by Mel Robbins’ bestselling book The Let Them Theory, Doris shares key takeaways from the book and how it has transformed her approach to challenging situations—whether with coworkers, family, or that friend who always ghosts the group text.

The duo doesn’t stop at theory—they bring it to life by breaking down five types of difficult people, complete with unforgettable pop culture archetypes:

  • The Bulldozer (Miranda Priestly – The Devil Wears Prada)
  • The Victim (George Costanza – Seinfeld)
  • The Ghoster (Ferris Bueller – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
  • The Know-It-All (Sheldon Cooper – The Big Bang Theory)
  • The Chronic Complainer (C-3PO – Star Wars)

If you’ve ever dealt with someone who steamrolls meetings, disappears when things get hard, or always finds a problem without a solution, this episode is for you.

We'd love to connect! You can find us in all of these places:

  • Regina
    • Email: regina@collectivegrowthcc.com
    • Website: www.collectivegrowthcc.com
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reginataute
    • Free Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/collective_growth/complimentary-30-min-coaching-session
  • Doris
    • Email: doris@dunnwise.com
    • Website: www.dunnwise.com
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn
    • Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Conversation 00:58 Overview of the Let Them Theory 02:43 Key Concepts of the Let Them Theory 06:59 Types of Difficult People 09:29 Archetypes of Difficult People in Pop Culture 21:06 The Complainer Archetype: C3PO 22:25 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult People 22:36 The Let Them Theory 27:39 Setting Boundaries Early 33:10 Managing Your Own Triggers 36:44 Knowing When to Escalate or Exit 39:19 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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