Communication – Personal Development – Business

Start noticing how a simple smile makes you feel. Difficult People with Toxic Behaviors smile less. So I plan to just look pleasant more often and not like I am ready to rip peoples throats out.

I was traveling yesterday from Nashville to Chicago and the flight was delayed two hours because of Mechanical problems. I had a choice on how I handled it as did the people behind the counter. They were gracious and compelling with their approach to a bad situation. They helped me think about how productive I could be in writing my next book proposal with two “extra” hours. And I did just that.

Tags: awareness, bad behavior, Be Nice, calm, dealing with difficult people, Goodwill, perception by admin
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Today is our 15th Wedding Anniversary. I was thinking about why this relationship has lasted and others in my past have not. Here is my conclusion:

1. We made a pact early on to stay open to each others passions. That means Al goes to concerts and the theater with me, and I do his outdoor stuff. Make this a ground rule forever.
2. Understand financial goals, spending habits, investment risk parameters and more. The #1 reason relationships fall apart is financial problems. Have ongoing, open conversations about money.

Tags: awareness, communicate, communications, difficult relationships, listening, marriage, relationships, sanity by admin
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I thought that ending sentences in ..like, OK? was annoying.  But I have revised my thinking. The word that is even more annoying is “Basically.”  Pay attention to this for the next couple days and see if you notice how many times people overuse this word.  ANY word that becomes an annoying habit is Toxic.

Here is my take. People really don’t care how they communicate and that, in itself, created Toxic People, conflict and misunderstood communications.

So here’s the question.  How often do YOU use “Basically?”

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This day I thankfully accept all of the good things that are coming my way.  This day is full of excitement, love, energy, health, and prosperity.  This day, people are calling on me to be of service to them and I respond by giving my very best.  This day, I think and practice health in my life, refusing to accept anything less than perfect health.

Tags: awareness, Book review, cooperation, Goal setting, Goodwill, kindness, perception, sanity, Thanksgiving greeting by admin
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My latest book has been nominated for the 800-CEO-Read’s first annual Business Book Award and I need your help! Please vote (and you can vote as many times as you like) by November 30!

Go to here to vote ; Toxic People: decontaminate difficult people at work without using weapons or duct tape is listed in the third column about 2/3’s down the page. Vote and please vote often!

On December 17, you can view the semifinalists and January 15 for the final winners. The book is doing very well and this would be terrific to have this recognition!!

Tags: Press Releases, The Book by Marsha
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Thank you for all your support!!! Toxic People: decontaminate difficult people at work without using weapons or duct tape is #2 on the What Corporate America is Reading list! Plus it was ranked #16 on the Bookscan Best Seller List!

Check out the article too. My article concerning Difficult People is in Legal Management Magazine.

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Some of you have responded to the blog on difficult people because of the job market and especially the process of interviewing. Hearing about people that are upset because there are “no jobs out there” or “Poor me, I’ve been laid off” makes me crazy – so here is my take on the subject. Let me know what you think!

You’ve been laid off and have nowhere to go. How is your attitude? Have you become a toxic or difficult person because you are just plain ticked off? Here are some simple tricks to keep you on target:

Tags: awareness, bad behavior, communications, dealing with difficult people, difficult people, employment, hiring, Job Interviews, personal marketing, problem people, unemployment by Marsha
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Decontaminate the Toxic People in Your Workplace – my Podcast is ready for you! AllBusiness.com’s Chris Bjorklund interviews Marsha Petrie Sue, author of Toxic People. Get better tools for dealing with the difficult people that suck the life out of you!
Enjoy!! Marsha

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