Vicky and Joe discuss ways you can tactfully remove difficult people out of your life, or at the very least deal with them in such a way that it causes you little to no stress. Dealing with difficult people is unavoidable, even when you work alone! Here are 11-ish ways to ninja your way out of a toxic situation.
Key Takeaways:
[2:40] Today’s topic is all about dealing with difficult people!
[4:45] Chronic long term stress will kill you.
[5:15] What types of difficult people are out there?
[7:15] What’s up with bullies? What’s wrong with them?!
[9:45] Joe offers advice for freelancers who have clients who creep in extra work into projects.
[12:00] Is your client going through a crisis? Not your problem!
[15:30] Pro tip: Don’t try to change people. Ever. It’s a losing battle.
[18:40] Set limits and boundaries for yourself.
[24:00] Pick your battles. Count to 10. You don’t have to respond to negativity right away.
[26:05] People will treat you the way you allow them to treat you.
[28:25] Remember, you are never forced to work with anyone you don’t want to. Can’t live without that money? Yes, you can. Fire them and grow your business the healthy way.
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Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book