If you find yourself getting fed up and frustrated with a colleague whose incompetence is driving you crazy, a boss who gets angry when you're not a mind reader, or an employee who habitually challenges your authority, chances are you're caught in an emotional trap in the workplace. Quit complaining and do something!

 

Through real-life case examples and field-tested strategies, you'll quickly learn how to identify and handle any relationship that holds you back on the job. With your newfound emotional skills, you'll be able to;

• Manage an ill-tempered boss before he or she explodes
• Detach from annoying coworkers whose irritating habits ruin the day
• Defend yourself from idea-pilfering rivals
• Get out of the grip of toxic relationships
• Protect your personal and professional territory from "boundary busters"
• Break out of the limiting roles that box you in
• Parent your difficult employees to get the results you want
... and much more.

Bonus Materials Include: The Corporate Culture Assessment
The assessment is broken down into two parts:
1. A personal inventory
2. A workplace appraisal

Katherine Crowley is a Harvard-educated psychotherapist who specializes in workplace challenges. Kathi Elster is a management consultant specializing in staff training and development. Together, they own and operate K Squared Enterprises , a consulting firm based in New York City.