You Want Me to Work with Who?: Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying, and Successful Work Life . . . No Matter Who You Work With [Mass Market Paperback]

Julie Jansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

In I Don’t Know What I Want . . . But I Know It’s Not This, career consultant Julie Jansen won over readers with the same comforting, clear headed approach that she brings to her many Fortune 500 clients. Now she tackles a problem that affects every working person, regardless of occupation: difficult people. Whether the problem is an “abusive” boss, “toxic” coworker, or “difficult” assistant, Jansen shows how to master the eleven keys to getting along with even the most dysfunctional colleagues. Featuring self-assessment exercises designed to identify the root causes of problem behavior and smart, viable solutions and tips for managing different kinds of difficult people—from subordinates to superiors—this invaluable resource is a savvy, humane guide to reducing stress, establishing workplace harmony, and making sure that no one stands in the way of your career goals.

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About the Author

Julie Jansen is a career coach and consultant who has been featured in such publications as WSJ.com, Working Woman, and Smart Money.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0143036807
• ISBN-13: 978-0143036807
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #568,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Jansen - motivational speaker, coach, trainer, business consultant and meeting facilitator - works with leaders, managers, senior contributors, lawyers, creative professionals and entrepreneurs in developing the competencies, skills and techniques needed to thrive in today's chaotic business world.

Prior to starting her own business in 1999, Julie worked in a variety of industries including broadcasting, outplacement, consulting, training and recruiting for Post News Week, Drake Beam Morin, Manchester Partners and Provant. Her high-profile client base includes GE, Sony Corporation, Merrill Lynch, New York Road Runners and DHL.

Julie has identified eleven qualities that she considers fundamental to business and career success. These "Eleven Keys" are the basis for her coaching and dynamic,
no-nonsense presentations on leadership and management, communication, executive presence and professionalism, influencing, networking, career management, sales and time management.

Julie has been quoted in numerous publications including Fortune, Forbes, American Way, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Essence, WSJ.com and Fitness. She has been interviewed on the Today Show, ABC World News Now, MSNBC, NPR, CNN Financial News and many other television and radio stations across the United States.

Her first book, I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work (Penguin Books; 2003) is in a 13th printing and published in the U.K., Germany, Austria and Romania. You Want Me to Work With Who? Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying and Successful Work Life...No Matter Who You Work With was released by Penguin Books in 2006. Julie is also the author of a Workplace Coach Booklet series on Networking, Enhancing Your Image, Delegation, Managing Your Career, Time Management and Getting Organized.

Julie earned a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Hartford. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Connecticut Press Club. She sits on the Advisory Board of Baruch College's Computer Center for the Visually Impaired and volunteers for the Connecticut Women's Business Development Center and a half-dozen unemployment support groups. Julie is also a regular contributor to Yahoo! Hot Jobs, Cancer and Careers.org and JobDig.com.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Read, June 9, 2006

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M. Marino "Biz Book Reader" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Want Me to Work with Who?: Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying, and Successful Work Life . . . No Matter Who You Work With (Mass Market Paperback)

Just got off a cross-country trip, where I started/finished this week.It's a great "plane book".

In all honesty, wish I had read this some years back at a time when I had a very difficult boss.

It's an easy read with some good, practical suggestions.

There is also a self-assessment component, something I usually dislike, but here I really got into it and found the "results" sometimes surprising (to me).

Even if you don't hate your boss/job, I think it's an interesting read. Also a perfect gift for those friends who are constantly whining about their bosses!

I rate it a 4 out of 5 because, at least for me, it got a bit wordy at the end. If you start skim-reading toward the end, it's a def 5!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sole Proprietor, Still Dealing with Nonsense!, June 9, 2006

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CBB Designer "Chris" (Cold Spring NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Want Me to Work with Who?: Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying, and Successful Work Life . . . No Matter Who You Work With (Mass Market Paperback)

I left the corporate world several years ago to escape drudgery
and daily bickering with employees. Now I hold my client's hands instead of my employees!

Ms. Jansen's no nonsense approach to dealing with difficult individuals really resonates with me. Whether you answer to a Board of Directors, or to Yourself, read this book! She asks you to examine YOUR behavior as well. Bravo Julie!!!!

Keep your sense of humor, remain optimistic, breathe & get this book for your or your company's library!!!

Chris Cold Spring NY

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Want Me to Work with Who?, May 31, 2006

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A. C. Witkavitch - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Want Me to Work with Who?: Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying, and Successful Work Life . . . No Matter Who You Work With (Mass Market Paperback)

I was a big fan of Julie Jansen's after reading her first book, "I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This." In fact, reading that book at an important juncture in my life helped successfully propel me forward to go back to school for my MFA and to reignite my passion for writing. So I just had to read "You Want Me to Work with Who?" when it came out. There is a real longevity value to this book. It's not trendy or too "today." I think the advice given will apply ten years from now, and I also think it can be applied to a lot of different situations (not just "the office" - in fact, I thought about how helpful this book can be for everything from going back for an MBA or joining the PTO - situations that attract very different personalities!) What I love most about Julie's books are that there is a depth to them. The experience is not just about reading words, but you have the opportunity to do exercises that let you look inside yourself and how the concepts she writes about apply to you and your situations - while giving realistic advice about what to do.