“Readers of this fascinating work will feel both enlightened and empowered to do more than endure the pain caused by such toxic people.”
- Leonard Goodstein, Ph.D., Former CEO, American Psychological Association
“Information is power, and my job is to give people, corporations, and businesses more information so they can evaluate the situation,
look inside themselves and their companies…and implement [an action plan] for positive and productive change.”
- Linnda Durré, Ph.D., from SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE
TIRED OF TOXIC CO-WORKERS? THE CURE IS HERE!
Almost every office has at least one toxic co-worker: The Back Stabber. The Passive-Aggressive. The Brownnoser. The Gossip. The Flirt. As minor nuisances they can zap your energy and ruin your
concentration, and, at the extreme, a malicious officemate can sabotage your work and damage your personal and professional reputation. In today’s volatile economy, trading a toxic workplace for a healthier
office is not always an option, so employees must use effective communication techniques to turn poisonous environments into productive ones.
In SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE, business consultant, radio show host, and psychotherapist Dr. Linnda Durré teaches workers how to take matters into their own hands and put a stop to toxic workplace behavior. In addition to the opening quiz “Are You in a Toxic Company Dealing with Toxic Co-workers,” Dr. Durré helps readers identify and diagnose the toxic behavior of 79 specific“Staff Infections™,” or destructive work personalities. You will likely recognize some of these poisonous co-workers that fall into the categories of:
Dr. Durré provides detailed explanations of why their specific toxic behavior occurs, and explains how to overcome it using S.E.S.S.I.O.N., her unique Situation, Explanation, and Solution System in Overcoming Nuisances. Readers will learn the seven effective communication techniques for dealing with different conflict styles, including written and verbal communication strategy, practicing assertive behavior, and preparing for and healing after contentious workplace interactions.
In addition to equipping readers with specific scripts for each toxic workplace situation, SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE provides resources and next steps, including how to approach the boss and HR as well as what to do if that strategy does not produce the expected and hoped for results.
Whether dealing with “Frannie the Flatterer,” “Dick the Dictator,” or “Bobby the Boss’s Relative,” SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE empowers employees to take matters into their own hands, deal with dissension effectively, and create an environment in which they can thrive. Please contact me to request an author interview, chapter excerpt, or for additional media inquiries.
SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE
Protect Yourself Against the Co-workers, Bosses, and Work Environments that Poison Your Day
By Linnda Durré, Ph.D.
Pub Date: February 2010
$18.95; Paperback; ISBN: 9780071664677
E-Book: $18.95, ISBN: 9780071667869
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