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Robert Bramson
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Robert Bramson
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We've all encountered them: the bullies, the wet blankets, the yea-sayers that never come through. More often than not, we're left fumbling for words, stumbling toward the door...frustrated, enraged or just plain depressed.
Dr. Robert M. Bramson, a psychologist and management consultant, will show you that it is possible to remain sane, dignified and optimistic when dealing with even the most Difficult People. With these lively, insightful dramatizations, you'll learn how to:
Maybe you can't turn "Gloomy Gus" into "Pollyanna"...but with the help of Dr. Bramson, you'll prevent the difficult from becoming impossible - and end "relation frustrations" for good!
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Drawing on interviews with executives from Fortune 500 companies, Kathleen Kelley Reardon has compiled essential advice on how to break into the inner circle of power at the top of the corporate ladder. Many books cover practical business knowledge, but few address the issue of interpersonal skills. The ever-changing circle of power within a corporation may not necessarily follow the same guidelines it publicly professes. The most talented employee isn't always the one promoted; there is an intangible quality the upper echelon look for.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book EXCELLENT!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 01-26-24
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Buy-In
- Saving Your Good Idea from Getting Shot Down
- By: John P. Kotter, Lorne A. Whitehead
- Narrated by: Tim Wheeler
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 162
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 110
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You believe in a good idea. You know it could make a crucial difference for you, your organization, your community. You present it, hoping for enthusiastic support. Instead, you get confounding questions, inane comments, and verbal bullets. Before you know what’s hit you, your idea is dead, shot down. It doesn’t have to be this way, say John Kotter and Lorne Whitehead. In Buy-In, they reveal how to protect good ideas and win the support needed to deliver valuable results.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Practical Application
- By Kellie on 05-13-11
By: John P. Kotter, and others
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Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
- How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work
- By: Marie G. McIntyre PhD
- Narrated by: Margaret Strom
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 159
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stop wasting energy on things you can't change and start taking steps to get what you want.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Amateur.
- By Christie on 08-11-18
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Thanks for the Feedback
- The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
- By: Sheila Heen, Douglas Stone
- Narrated by: Sheila Heen, Douglas Stone
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,183
The coauthors of the New York Times best-selling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: How we see ourselves. Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past 15 years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. In Thanks for the Feedback, they explain why receiving feedback is so crucial yet so challenging. They blend the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology with practical, hard-headed advice.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Poor narration ruins yet another good read
- By WordNerd on 08-25-14
By: Sheila Heen, and others
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Beating the Workplace Bully
- A Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
- By: Dr. Lynne Curry
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Christopher Lane
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell - and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a coworker...whether you're the target of manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, or deliberate humiliation, Beating the Workplace Bully will show you how to fight back.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Taking A Stand
- By dreamon2177 on 07-10-16
By: Dr. Lynne Curry
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How to Keep People from Pushing Your Buttons
- By: Albert Ellis Ph.D., Arthur Lange Ed.D., Kristene A. Doyle - foreword Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world-renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, provides you with realistic, simple, proven techniques that will significantly reduce your stress levels and help you react effectively, whether the circumstances are professional or personal.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Watch out for self-inflicted button pushing
- By Marcheta on 02-15-17
By: Albert Ellis Ph.D., and others
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Surrounded by Idiots
- The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
- By: Thomas Erikson
- Narrated by: David John
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,303
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,055
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,054
Author Thomas Erikson explains that there are four key behavior types that define how we interact with and perceive the people around us. Understanding someone’s pattern of behavior is the key to successful communication. Erikson breaks down the four kinds of behavior types - Reds who are dominant and commanding, Yellows who are social and optimistic, Greens who are laid-back and friendly, and Blues who are analytical and precise - and explains how to identify and interact with each type of person.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Should be titled "why I hate reds"
- By Dave on 08-24-20
By: Thomas Erikson
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The Chimp Paradox
- The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness
- By: Dr. Steve Peters
- Narrated by: Tim Andres Pabon
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 393
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 322
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 319
Dr. Steve Peters explains that we all have a being within our minds that can wreak havoc on every aspect of our lives. He calls this being "the chimp," and it can work either for you or against you. The Chimp Paradox contains an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you be happier and healthier, increase your confidence, and become a more successful person. This audiobook will help you to recognize how your mind is working, understand and manage your emotions and thoughts, and become the person you would like to be.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best way to describe this book is it's an Owners Manual for People.
- By Michael on 08-14-15
By: Dr. Steve Peters
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The 25 Most Common Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- By: Stephan Schiffman
- Narrated by: Michael Ferreri
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
Noted sales trainer Stephan Schiffman, the famous master of cold calls and sales techniques, provides bite-sized tips on correcting common sales problems, using the same nuggets-of-advice format as in many of his other books!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Distilled value.
- By Steve on 09-15-17
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Instant Influence
- How to Get Anyone to Do Anything - Fast
- By: Michael V. Pantalon
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 129
What could be better than getting anyone to do anything in seven minutes…or less? Finally, a revolutionary new approach scientifically proven to create instant, effective, and lasting change in anyone—coworkers, friends, family, strangers, even yourself.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Wicked Salty Homes on 05-14-11
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Love Is Never Enough
- How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstandings, Resolve Conflicts, and Solve Relationship Problems Through Cognitive Therapy
- By: Aaron T. Beck MD
- Narrated by: Bob Dio
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
Love Is Never Enough explores the most common problems in marriage: the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations, and miscommunication. These issues can be approached through cognitive therapy, in which thinking through and reasoning are used to counteract the poor communication that so often erodes relationships. With eloquence and accessibility, Aaron T. Beck, MD, shows how effective communication can restore and strengthen the ties and bonds between couples.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book with help for sticky points
- By Ernest Maifrini on 10-22-16
By: Aaron T. Beck MD
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Feeling Good Together
- The Secret to Making Troubled Relationships Work
- By: David D. Burns MD
- Narrated by: Alan Sklar
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 333
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 258
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 251
Based on 25 years of clinical experience and new, groundbreaking research involving more than 1,000 individuals, Feeling Good Together is filled with helpful examples and tools, such as the Relationship Satisfaction Test, the Blame Cost-Benefit Analysis, the Relationship Journal, Five Secrets of Effective Communication, the Intimacy Exercise, and more. Using these techniques, Dr. Burns shows you how to resolve virtually any kind of relationship conflict almost instantly.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best yet for communications Skills
- By Jeffrey J. Ardo on 03-20-10
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Magic Words
- The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words That Motivate, Engage, and Influence
- By: Tim David
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 273
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 273
Years of experience as a magician taught Tim David that real magic is all about words, and the way they influence the minds of the audience. What sets a professional magician apart from an amateur are people skills like communication, influence, and engagement - skills that are also effective in the workplace. By applying seven "magic" words in a business setting, David offers tools for effective and persuasive communication.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very essential
- By Gerardo A Dada on 01-21-16
By: Tim David
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Talking to Crazy
- How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life
- By: Mark Goulston MD
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,157
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,040
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,029
Let's face it: We all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what's the solution? How do you talk to someone who's out of control? What can you do with a boss who bullies, a spouse who yells, or a friend who frequently bursts into tears? In his book Just Listen, Mark Goulston shared his best-selling formula for getting through to the resistant people in your life. Now he brings his communication magic to the most difficult group of all - the downright irrational.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Dissapointed
- By Aaron Olson on 11-04-15
By: Mark Goulston MD
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The Negotiator in You: In Life
- Tips to Help You Get the Most of Every Interaction
- By: Joshua N. Weiss
- Narrated by: Joshua N. Weiss
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 202
Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audio exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult situations that arise in everyday life. From buying a car to purchasing a home, one needs to know how to effectively negotiate, especially when the other party is a seasoned professional. Harvard professor Joshua N. Weiss, PhD, gives us to tools to negotiate when we have a major stake in the game or when we're perceived as the "weak consumer."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Quick but insightful
- By Amazon Customer on 12-26-23
By: Joshua N. Weiss
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Michael
- 03-06-09
Entertaining and Informative
While some of the scenarios may be slightly outdated for today's business environment, the techniques are still valid and useful today.
One fun note while listening was that I quickly found traits about myself that can be considered "difficult" to others and ways that I can look at improving myself.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-16
It serves the purpose greatly, an awesome read!
loved it, appreciated the illustrations. I would read it again and highly recommend it to people who are trying to learn to read different types of people.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Jeffery B. Brintnall
- 08-16-12
Good concepts, easy to remember categories
Would you try another book from Robert Bramson and/or Robert Bramson?
There was nothing new, yet the way it is presented created a good map for me to better categorize and more effectively deal with difficult people.
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- Larry
- 07-01-22
Excellent advice
I wish that I had known about this 50 years ago. Thankfully, I have not needed those skills until very recently and for very minor issues.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Igor
- 07-08-09
Very Good book
Excellent book! Gets straight to the point on how to handle all these "crazy" difficult people we have to deal with. Highly recommend it..
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- Ray M. Serafino
- 05-05-16
Tools
Really enjoyed the book. It gave me the equipment to respond to people that are harsh. And feel confident with my new and obtained knowledge.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Jason
- 01-12-10
How do I get a refund?
Don't waste your money. This book only states the obvious. Outdated and hardly practical examples.
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- 06-12-24
chapters are out of order.
the chapters do not match up to the original book, a lot is added and a lot is left out. I had to read this book for a college class and the audio book is not a great substitute.
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