Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't for Other People (Paperback)

by Connie Podesta (Author), Vicki Sanderson (Author) "Let's begin with the question I hear repeatedly from men and women of all ages: "Why would anyone choose to be rude, obnoxious, sullen, apathetic,..." (more)
Key Phrases: many difficult people, assertive anger, passive parents (more...)

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Product Description

In this book, Connie Podesta and Vicki Sanderson show you how to develop healthy communication patterns with difficult people. This book will not help you change difficult people. That’s impossible. It does, however, offer you strategies to incorporate into your behavior that will make relationships work better for you, immediately. Highlights include:

• A description of the four basic behavior patterns (assertive, aggressive, passive, and passive-aggressive)
• Examples of concrete strategies for dealing with negative communication styles
• Why being "nice" makes aggressive behavior worse
• How you may be your own worst enemy in dealing with frustrating relationships

 

About the Author

Connie Podesta is a licensed professional counselor, comedienne, actress, educator, playwright, songwriter, and radio/TV talk show host with more than 25 years of experience in the corporate sector, health care, and education. Connie has addressed more than two million people throughout the world on key topics, including "Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t For Other People," "How To Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep," "If We’re Going to Win This Race, We Need to Run in the Same Direction," and "Everyone Thinks They Can Do My Job, But Nobody Wants It." She is the author of three books, including the best-selling Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t For Other People, published by Corwin Press.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (April 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803968655
• ISBN-13: 978-0803968653
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #317,719 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book WILL change your life, November 3, 2007

By	Jodie S (Maumee) - See all my reviews

This book is incredibly descriptive and instructional - with real-life examples and solutions. Very easy to read and understand.

EVERYONE needs this. It will give you the keys to dealing with practically every difficult person you interact with. It will also give you insights on your own behavior and why people may be reacting to you like they are.

This is a "life handbook" that will stand the test of time. No matter what kind of personality "type" you are, you need to READ IT, READ IT, READ IT!

It is worth the price, which is rather steep. Don't let that stop you. Buy it used or split the cost of a new one with friends you want to share it with. You'll want to pass it along anyway.

5.0 out of 5 stars Life would be easy if it weren't for other people, May 18, 2009

By	Cara J. Hegadorn "CaraNJ" (Branchburg, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Connie Podesta mixes humor with practical advise that makes sense. She uses common sense, to make you look at your own behavior in ways you never thought of before. It's an easy and enjoyable read. I'd recommend it for anyone, parents, working adults and even tween/teens to help them with their peer relationships.