Surviving the Toxic Workplace: Protect Yourself Against Coworkers, Bosses, and Work Environments That Poison Your Day

Help for "People Problems" at Work and Beyond

When people are struggling with a difficult boss or co-worker, it can be emotionally draining and even overwhelming. It can also be extremely confusing. What is going on? Why are these people behaving the way they do? How might I be contributing to the problem? What are my options, and what are the risks and benefits of each one? People with work-related "people problems" need their thinking stimulated--and Linnda Durre does exactly that in this very helpful book. Conceptually, she offers numerous ideas and concepts, often explaining complex things in simple, easy-to-understand ways. Strategically, she identifies the many options that are available, and helps readers choose the best. And even though her book tackles a serious topic, she often writes with humor and wit. I found her sketches of toxic types to be especially enjoyable and would suggest that she one day expand that portion into a separate book that might be titled "A Taxonomy of Toxic People and How to Deal With Them."
Dr. Mardy Grothe

Clear, Easy to Read, Right On!

This advice book on Surviving the Toxic Workplace is a treasure. It is clear, simple, and practical. It is also brief and to the point. It does not waste time or words. Furthermore, it is well organized, so you can go right to the situation facing you. From clerks all the way up the ladder to presidents and CEO's, this book can transform how we work and live. Linnda Durré has a Ph.D. degree after her name, but she does not speak or write like an academic. She speaks and writes in plain English. She also knows of what she speaks and writes. She has been there; she's seen it; she's experienced it. And she nails it. Most importantly, she gives good, practical advice that works and that can be put into practice instantly No wonder that she knows how to communicate effectively: she's a psychotherapist, business consultant, columnist, corporate trainer, and international speaker. She's also a TV and radio talk show host and she's appeared on top TV programs like Oprah, 60 Minutes, GMA, Today, and O'Reilly, and in major publications like Forbes, Inc Magazine, and Fins (WSJ). Finally, she's also fun to read and hear because she has a great sense of humor. This book can help individuals and companies to become happier, more productive entities, make more money, and contribute positively to the world, as well as avoid costly law suits and bad publicity. I highly recommend this book. Rolf Gompertz, educator and author of several books, including SPARKS OF SPIRIT: How to Find Love & Meaning in Your Life 24 Hours a Day. He was a director of Media Relations for NBC and a UCLA Extention instructor.

Surviving the Toxic Workplace...an excellent guide

As a former supervisor and manager for many years with a major international telecommunications supplier, I highly recommend Dr. Linnda Durre's book to those with many years of experience as well as to those new to management, and in H.R. It's a down to earth approach, with plenty of common sense, and excellent suggestions. Her book offers a "How To Handle the..." for graduates just starting their careers in industry.

It's as much a "book of life" as a book about the workplace

We often feel very alone -- and very helpless -- when a difficult boss or coworker creates tension in the office or even makes it impossible to do our jobs. Linnda Durre's "Surviving the Toxic Workplace," however, shows us how wrong that perception is.

With pinpoint precision, Durre lays out every imaginable workplace personality, the factors that drive their behavior, and exactly what to do to improve your relationship with them. From "Bonnie the Bossy One" to "Donald the Dealmaker" to "Vicki the Victim," the descriptions of these types of officemates resonate with everyday experiences. They're also laugh-out-loud funny, in many circumstances, and guide the reader step-by-step how to deal with colleagues' weaknesses while also complimenting their strengths.

Most impressive about Durre's book is how easily its advice transfers to "real life" situations that have nothing to do with work. These difficult personalities can be found among acquaintances, friends and family members alike. How many times do we encounter "Viola the Verbal Attacker" around the Thanksgiving dinner table? Or "Monty the Money Borrower" at a summertime family reunion? Even our own siblings or parents can be "Pam the Passive-Agressive" or "Ben the Brownnoser!"

"Surviving the Toxic Workplace" will help you survive the game of life -- it's a must-read.

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