By Mensur Boydas Vahdi Boydas
WORKING WITH YOU ISKILLINGME
Freeing yourself from Emotional Traps at work
By
KATHERINE CROWLEY and KATHI ELSTER
"We think of ourselves as undercover business therapists."
Summary:
The book focuses on the art of accomplishing the business objectives while navigating the psychological challenges of working with others. The methods of dealing with difficult people and challenging conditions at work.Working with you Is Killing Meis the result of twenty years" worth of research and combined expertise of a psychotherapist and business strategist.
Working with you Is Killing Me focuses on the one factor that has the greatest impact on work satisfaction-mastering one's state of mind.
Structure of the book
Chapter 1-Change your Reaction, Change Your Life
Reveals the essential techniques of "unhooking." It promises that if you can change your reaction to distressing circumstances at work, you can change your life. It then lays out the four steps to unhooking: physically, mentally, verbally, and professionally.
Chapter 2-The Business of Boundaries-Protecting Yourself at work
Covers the "Business of Boundaries." Here, the book identifies the many ways that people at work maybe invading your physical or personal space, and explains concrete steps you can take to protect yourself from their behavior.
Chapter 3-If The Role Fits, You Don't Have to Wear It
Zeroes in on the constraining rolls people fall into (and get caught in) at work. Find out if you are unconsciously playing a role that prevents you from achieving your goals.
Chapter4-Haven't We Met Before? Fatal Attractions at Work
Presents that concept of "Fatal Attractions" –those relationships that start out with a bang out deteriorate into prisons of exasperating interaction; no matter how hard you try you can't win, and somehow you can't break free. In this chapter, advancing unhooking techniques to help you manage these very challenging workplace associations are emphasized.
Chapter 5-Managing Up- Taking Control
Shows employees how to take charge of their relationships with supervisors by Managing Up.
Chapter 6-Difficult and Extreme Bosses- How to Keep your Sanity
Investigates the most challenging types of managers- extreme and difficult bosses.
Chapter 7-Managing Down- Business Parenting
Managers learn how to handle even the most difficult employees by applying the proven principles of "business parenting."
Chapter 8-Corporate Culture-Is This the Right Place for You?
Gives you the opportunity to investigate, through self-assessment exercises, what kind of work environment is best for you. Evaluating your ethics, values, work behaviours, and lifestyle preferences and compare those with the culture of the company where you're currently employed is emphasized.
Mensur Boydas
Vahdi Boydas
