Treasured for centuries, the world's folk tales have left a legacy of wisdom for countless generations. Going beyond simple entertainment, stories such as "The Lion and the Hare" and "The Woodcutter's Daughter" instruct through example how to live in a world populated with dishonest, petty, and conniving characters. "In the Land of Difficult People" presents 24 charmingly illustrated fables. Taken from around the world, each exemplifies the best methods to use when dealing with the difficult people at work. This helpful book identifies eight major types of difficult people, giving readers strategies for working with each of them.From untrustworthy ravens to commitment - avoiding snails and poor-communicating monkeys, this instructive collection follows each story with a down-to-earth analysis of how to manage any situation involving the toughest of characters. For anyone venturing 'into the woods' of modern-day workplace, this book is a powerful potion of common sense that will lead to happily-ever-after endings every time.
- ISBN10 1281757810
- ISBN13 9781281757814
- Publish Date 14 October 2008 (first published 1 April 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Amacom Books
- Format eBook
- Pages 169
- Language English