Having to work with frustrating people is simply part of life. You can't escape them. But you also don't have to grin and bear the stress as if you have no choice. While researching for my new book, ...

What are your assumptions about difficult people at work? Considering their possible motivations can change your perspective.

When handling difficult people at work, it’s essential to first spot and understand their type. This allows you to actively deal with a tricky situation at work in a much more focused, supportive, and ...

When life throws you a curveball, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. But if you pause for a moment, you'll notice that certain people reliably appear when things get tough. These aren't just ...

There are some people who are just unbearable. In our daily lives, there are people who tend to drain our energy and patience whenever we interact with them. They challenge even the most tolerant ...

Relationships are always an energy exchange. To stay feeling our best, we must ask ourselves: Who gives us energy, and who saps it? Difficult people can leech the energy right out of you. To ...

We have all met people who are so prickly and difficult that no one wants to handle them. But it has taken these contentious times to make this a common occurrence. Divisiveness makes normal ...

In life, we encounter all types of people, some who uplift us and others who drain us. While it’s important to show kindness and empathy, it's equally essential to recognize when a relationship is no ...

Move over, Dracula: There are very real vampires in our lives who drain our joy and energy. We know them when we meet them: the complainer, the narcissist, the drama magnet…and the list of negative ...