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Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People at Work Without Using Weapons Or Duct Tape (Hardcover)

~ Marsha Petrie Sue (Author)
Key Phrases: toxic person, planning worksheet, toxic clients, Zipper Lip, Needy Weenie, Control the Uncontrollable (more...)
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"...provides an array of strategies that will help to decontaminate the most toxic person or situation in a non-aggressive way." Personal Success June 2008

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"From corporate America to the smallest business owner, this book should be mandatory reading because it provides toxic relief that will put money in your pocket and calm in your personality. A dose of this reading would enhance the success of business school students and smooth out a few bumps in a rocky marriage."

Richard L. Labrum, Vice President, Wealth Management, Smith Barney

"If you're just sick to death of those people who zap the energy right out of you, Marsha has the cure! In no-nonsense terms, she gives us the prescription for dealing with toxic people. She mixes in the right dosage of personal experience, humor, and practical advice to create a compelling message that is highly relevant in our personal and professional lives. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in cleaning up toxic behaviors!"

John Ryan, Vice President, American Express

"Marsha Petrie Sue is the Muhammad Ali of communicators. She can dance and look pretty, and she uses the entire ring, but she knows how and when to land a knockout punch. If you have bad relationships, you'll learn why. This is charm school with live ammunition!"

David Rawles, founder and President, Career Solutions, Inc.

"Marsha Petrie Sue's 'take the bull by the horns' approach to self-realization and, if so chosen, self-improvement, is the antidote to today's wimpy leadership malaise. She takes readers by their collars, looks them straight in the eyes, and tells them in no uncertain terms that their key to both personal and professional happiness is attainable only through critical self-evaluation and the will to transcend their current situations."Randy O'Neill, Senior Vice President, Lancer Insurance Company

"She has done it again! She gives us permission to 'sack the toxic people' who suck out our energy. Take Marsha's ticket to freedom: give yourself permission to send the toxic people on their not-so-merry way!"

Dr. Geoff Haw, Consultant, Sagacity Services, Australia

"Marsha always finds a way to deliver the most difficult messages in a humorous way (this book is one example). You will be able to apply this book in everyday life and anywhere you encounter people!"

Tina Aguirre, Senior IT Manager, oil and energy company

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 21, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470147687
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470147689
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,273 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Microscope and a Mirror, October 6, 2007
Just finished Toxic People. As an author, I commend Petrie Sue's rapid-fire style; her ability to get directly, yet thoroughly, to the point. As an avid reader, she captured my attendtion. It really was hard to put down. As an educator, I am pleased to see she used good examples which drive home her points. Though all the examples didn't resinate with me, she continually demonstrates she can illustrate her experiences and add life to her lessons!

As I read about the six types of Toxic People and how to deal with them I found gems on every page that will help me as I offer help to others daily. Her book is indeed like a microscope in that it allowed me to focus more closely on the toxic behaviors and the antidotes. I am much better armed to relate with others in my life who may be toxic.

Then it hit me ... Marsha was holding up a mirror for me to see my own (hard to admit) toxic behavior in certain situations. That hardly seems fair, that I should have to sit here and admit that I am sometimes the enemy. Ouch ... that hurts! As I made my way through the pages I learned a bit more about me and how others in my "we" are having to deal with me. I actually feel empowered now to discard some of my own toxic behaviors. Marsha says you can take it, leave it or change it. I am going to change a few things. That's the best recommendation I can give this book.
Thanks Marsha. I owe you.

DHR
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, September 21, 2007
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Just finished reading "Toxic People" and will order copies for all in my staff. Easy read, fun references and real help for dealing with the day to day annoyances that make work, work.
Highly recommended!

Janita Cooper, CEO
Master Duplicating Corporation
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful ideas to implement, December 16, 2009
I liked the categories of different kinds of people and what to say, and what to avoid. There are helpful steps to take with each kind of difficult person you might encounter -- it's a good roadmap. I also really enjoyed Understanding Other People:: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior (Volume 1)to help in these cases because it's a quick read that teaches how to observe your own behaviors. I like information that's useful so I can to learn how to deal with difficult people each day!
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1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of natural resources
This book had absolutely nothing of value that hasn't been told a thousand times in other books. In addition, it is told in a condesending, arrogant tone that renders the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kendall R. Waldie

5.0 out of 5 stars Rave reviews for Toxic People
Marsha Petrie Sue makes it understandable and readable from the first page. Easy and logical to read with succinct answers on how to deal with all personality types. Read more
Published on December 17, 2007 by Eileen K. Strong

5.0 out of 5 stars Toxic People
Hugely valuable take aways, all the while given in a humorous, right on target method. Besides arming us with information on how to deal with Toxic People, Marsha demonstrates... Read more
Published on December 7, 2007 by Lloyd Rasner

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to keep your sanity? Read this book
Rather than live with people who disrupt your organization here is a book that helps you identify them, get them back on the right track or fire them. Read more
Published on November 12, 2007 by T. Werling

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!
While reading this book, I kept picturing people I knew! We all know several of these characters, and this book is a great help in learning to deal with them. Read more
Published on October 16, 2007 by Michele Reagan

5.0 out of 5 stars Decoontaminating your workplace
This book is not only about idenifying the toxic people in our lives ---but also about how we might best react to them. Read more
Published on October 9, 2007 by R. Covey

4.0 out of 5 stars practical approaches to age old challenges
When I saw the banner on the cover - Decontaminate difficult people at work without using weapons or duct tape - I knew it wasn't going to be the usual self-help cookbook. Read more
Published on October 5, 2007 by Patricia E. Moody CMC

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