Defusing Defensiveness: Dealing With Difficult People

Whether you are face-to-face, on the phone, or receiving email, dealing with upset and difficult people requires an attitude check: your attitude. Learn the attitudes and skills to help you deal with challenging people.

  • Attitudes and skills for dealing with difficult people
  • Five steps to defusing defensiveness
  • The importance of “positive phrasing”
  • Dealing positively with the chronic complainer
  • The importance of keeping our work-space balanced and in harmony