Psychology & Psychiatry : Interpersonal Relations

". . . the most comprehensive guide I have ever read for solving any conceivable trying scenario!". --Julie Jansen, bestselling author of You Want Me to Work with Who? and I Don't Know What I Want, but I Know It's Not This. You can't stop office madness, but you can stop the madness from getting to you. Gossipy coworkers, unmanageable managers, and cranky clients have got you pulling your hair out and gnawing your nails down to nubs. From teammates who drop the ball on deadlines to corporate bullies who try to run your show, your work environment can be lethal to your health and your career. Change Your Reaction, Not Their Actions. When things get crazy, you may not be able to control how others behave, but you can change how you respond. Al Bernstein shows you how understand the situation, how to keep the craziness from bothering you, how to keep things from getting worse, and how you can make them better. Problems/solutions discussed inside: Coworkers who don't like you? Feed them!; Hidden agendas? Unleash the power of “cc:” mail!; Unpleasant supervisors? Tell them only what they want to hear!; Office gossip? Dish out positive gossip about other people!; Lying coworkers? Buy into their lies and watch what happens!; And ninety-five more! more...

Price: $16.95

Describing the process and products of face-to-face argument, the author focuses primarily on argument production. Offering an exploration of argument frames, this book is useful for scholars and graduate students in argumentation, discourse, conflict management, interpersonal and organizational communication, and message production. more...

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Why are so many ideas a tough sell? There are a variety of reasons. First, people have become more savvy, skeptical, and even cynical. We are more jaded about advertising, more suspicious of political claims, and less trusting of others in general. Second, organizations build barriers to change. Change entails risk, and risk conflicts with the desire for control and predictability. And third, many people are just not skilled at the art of persuading. No matter how brilliant the idea, it’ll go nowhere unless you get others to go along with it. The truth is, we’re all involved in persuasion of some sort everyday. If you’re in sales, the use of persuasion is pretty obvious—you try to convince others to buy your product or service. However, in our personal and social lives, there’s a more subtle, yet almost constant, use of persuasion. You will find this when you seek a date, debate politics, try to talk your way out of a ticket, or decide which movie you and a friend will rent. This 10-page report will give you some tools to hone your persuasive skills, so that you can communicate clearly why someone should want to do what you really need done. Topics covered include: 1) A quick quiz to assess the level of your persuasive skills and identify opportunities for improvement 2) The four step process for determining and closing the ‘need gap’ 3) The ‘P’ barriers that can get in the way of negotiation and agreement 4) How to jumpstart your powers of persuasion more...

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How to heal and strengthen our boundaries to improve our relationships In this groundbreaking, fascinating, and solidly researched book, bestselling author and social psychologist Jane Adams explains the concept of boundary intelligence, which is key in balancing intimacy and autonomy in any relationship. more...

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The knowledge and methods in Building Relationships spring from a serious concern for the individual. Building Relationships is the second in the PACE YOURSELF series of nine books presented by Richard Pace for your enjoyment and learning experience. This series of books is the result of the study of life cycles, and how they slowly open the inner mind. more...

Price: $5.00