People styles at work ... and beyond : making bad relationships good and good relationships better

Why is it so hard to work well with and get along with some people? "People Styles at Work ... and Beyond" presents a comprehensive, practical, and proven method readers can use in any situation. The book reveals the strengths and weaknesses of four different people styles, providing practical techniques that work both on the job and off. Now including all new chapters on personal relationships, parenting, and more, this is the ultimate guide anyone can use to enhance even the most difficult relationship As cofounders of the leadership coaching and training firm Ridge Associates, authors Robert Bolton and Dorothy Grover teach that good interpersonal communication is essential to getting things done. In this comprehensive and practical guide, they offer a proven method for understanding the key behavioral styles of those around you (including your own) and explain how you can leverage the strengths and weaknesses of each to relate to others more winsomely. People Styles at Work . . . and Beyond teaches you how to: recognize how they come across to other coworkers; read others' body language and behavior to identify the best ways to work with them; make small adjustments that will dramatically increase the quality and productivity of their interactions; find common ground with different people while retaining their individuality; relate less defensively and more effectively no matter how others act. At work, at home, and even while you’re out running errands, your ability to relate to others affects how well you get things done. This book provides a self-assessment to determine which style you are and then uses that information to gauge how you should interact with others. Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, People Styles at Work . . . and Beyond is the ultimate how-to guide that can help you avoid conflicts and enhance important relationships.

Why is it so hard to work well with some people? People Styles at Work...and Beyond presents a comprehensive, practical, and proven method readers can use to:

• recognize how they come across to other coworkers

• read others’ body language and behavior to identify the best ways to work with them

• make small adjustments that will dramatically increase the quality and productivity of their interactions

• find common ground with different people while retaining their individuality

• relate less defensively and more effectively—no matter how others act

The book reveals the strengths and weaknesses of four different people styles, providing practical techniques that work both on the job and off. Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, this is the ultimate guide anyone can use to enhance even the most difficult relationships.

Why is it so hard to work well with some people? People Styles at Work ... and Beyond presents a comprehensive, practical, and proven method readers can use to: recognize how they come across to other coworkers read others' body language and behavior to identify the best ways to work with them make small adjustments that will dramatically increase the quality and productivity of their interactions find common ground with different people while retaining their individuality relate less defensively and more effectively--no matter how others act The book reveals the strengths and weaknesses of four different people styles, providing practical techniques that work both on the job and off. Now including all new material on personal relationships, parenting, and more, this is the ultimate guide anyone can use to enhance even the most difficult relationships. Understanding yourself and others -- No wonder we have problems -- People are more predictable than you might think -- What's your style -- Two keys to understanding people -- See yourself as others see you -- The driving style and the expressive style -- The amiable style and the analytical style -- Make the most of your gifts -- Backup styles : extreme, inappropriate, and inflexible behavior -- Coping with backup behavior -- Style flex : a key to improved relationships -- The style flex solution to people differences -- Four steps to better relationships -- How to identify someone's style -- Flexing in special situations -- Three keys to good relationships -- Peoples styles and family relationships -- The art of loving someone very different from yourself -- Style-based parenting