Getting Along

<p><b>Named one of &quot;22 new books&#8230;that you should consider reading before the year is out&quot; by <i>Fortune</i></b></p><p><b>&quot;This practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict.&quot; &#8212; <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b></p><p><b>A research-based practical guide for how to handle difficult people at work.</b></p><p>Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people dampens our creativity and productivity degrades our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions and causes us to disengage. We might lie awake at night worrying withdraw from work or react in ways we later regret&#8212;rolling our eyes in a meeting snapping at colleagues or staying silent when we should speak up.</p><p>Too often we grin and bear it as if we have no choice. Or throw up our hands because one-size-fits-all solutions havent worked. But you can only endure so much thoughtless irrational or malicious behavior&#8212;theres your sanity to consider and your career.</p><p>In <i>Getting Along</i> workplace expert and <i>Harvard Business Review</i> podcast host Amy Gallo identifies eight familiar types of difficult coworkers&#8212;the insecure boss the passive-aggressive peer the know-it-all the biased coworker and others&#8212;and provides strategies tailored to dealing constructively with each one. She also shares principles that will help you turn things around no matter who youre at odds with. Taking the high road isnt easy but Gallo offers a crucial perspective on how work relationships really matter as well as the compassion encouragement and tools you need to prevail&#8212;on your terms. She answers questions such as: <i>Why cant I stop thinking about that nasty email?! Whats behind my problem colleagues behavior? How can I fix things if they wont cooperate? Ive tried everything&#8212;what now?</i></p><p>Full of relatable sometimes cringe-worthy examples the latest behavioral science research and practical advice you can use right now <i>Getting Along</i> is an indispensable guide to navigating your toughest relationships at work&#8212;and building interpersonal resilience in the process.</p>