The Art of Getting Along

The Art of Getting Along

Released Tuesday, 15th April 2025
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The Art of Getting Along

The Art of Getting Along

The Art of Getting Along

The Art of Getting Along

Tuesday, 15th April 2025
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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Amy Gallo, a workplace expert and author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone, Even Difficult People. Amy shares her insights on navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics at work and offers practical strategies for improving communication and collaboration with even the most difficult colleagues.

Melina and Amy discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and the skills necessary to foster better relationships in the workplace. They explore the eight archetypes of difficult coworkers, including the pessimist, the know-it-all, and the passive-aggressive peer, and provide evidence-based tactics for addressing each type effectively. Amy emphasizes the significance of perspective-taking and how understanding the motivations behind others' behaviors can lead to more productive interactions.

In this episode:

  • Learn about the eight archetypes of difficult coworkers and how to identify them in your workplace.
  • Discover practical strategies for improving communication and collaboration with challenging colleagues.
  • Understand the role of emotional intelligence in navigating workplace dynamics.
  • Explore the concept of perspective-taking and how it can transform your interactions.
  • Gain insights into the importance of agency and how to empower yourself and others in difficult situations.

Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/488.

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