Dealing with Demanding Individuals
Have you ever experienced working with someone annoying that frustrated you so much that you just wanted to scream or pull out your hair? If yes, then you are not alone. Over the years, you might have experienced your own share of working with difficult people who don’t show up on time for meetings, who don’t finish their work on time, who are position based and stick to their views, or who don’t want to collaborate. Take a look at this post for four tips on how to handle difficult people at work. 1. Stay calm and composed It is better to avoid losing your temper with the other person, especially if you want to proceed in a collaborative way. If you resent the person, it may elicit that person into additional negative action. If you want to help move that person in your direction, remain calm, confident, and competent. A person who stays calm is said to be in control, focused, and more respectable. When you work with a person and they notice that you remain calm and focused regardless