How to Play Well with Others (A Program on Dealing with Difficult People)
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The document outlines strategies for effectively interacting with difficult people and improving communication skills. Key topics include recognizing negative communication habits, the importance of active listening, asking effective questions, and managing conflict constructively. It emphasizes the significance of building relationships and respecting others' needs while advocating for one's own.
How to Play Well with Others (A Program on Dealing with Difficult People)
- 1. How to Play Well with Others and Get others to Play Well with You A Program on Dealing with Difficult People Situations Marian Madonia, CSP
- 2. We are all inherently difficult people Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2011
- 3. You know you're a Drama Queen when: 1. You are perpetually in panic mode. 2. You are the cause of all your drama. 3. The running commentary of your life includes every little thing that happens. 4. You think you are a mind reader. 5. You expect other people to be mind readers. 6. You can't tell the difference between opinion & fact. 6. Your Facebook is littered with your drama. 7. You are pandering to fulfill your need for attention sympathy. Let someone else have center stage for a change. 8. You are chronically complaining about everything...large or small 9. You are a walking re-run. 10. You are an expert exaggerator. 11. You are a martyr. Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2011
- 4. Bad Habits • • • • • • • Attacking W hining Nagging R ambling Exaggerating One-upmanship Interrupting • • • • • Silent Treatment Name-calling Foul language Yelling Using text, voice mail &/ email for things or that should be done in person Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 5. Communication Traps • Confusing “Responsibility” with “Blame” • Trying to “be right” • Treating the process as though it is in a vacuum • Treating communication and psychology as though they are “pop” science Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 6. Obstacles to Communication Assumptions/Mind Reading Blaming/ Fault-Finding Conflict Habits Defensiveness/Sarcasm Distrust/Grudges Emotions Fear Inconsistency Insensitivity Labeling Listening Skills Perceptions Principles Stress Time Pressures Behavioral Differences/Personality Type Beliefs/Principles/Values Birth Order Career Communication Styles Culture Education Ethics/Integrity Gender Differences Learning Style Left Brain/ Right Brain Orientation Marital Status Religion/Spiritual Beliefs Socio-economic Status Thinking Styles Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 8. TURN-OFFS Ambiguity Irreverence Laziness Showing emotions Control D I High Lack of enthusiasm Waiting Indecision Convention Relationships High Low C Insensitivity Dissension Insincerity Egotism Over-assertiveness Carelessness Arrogance Fakes Low S
- 9. Dogmatic Stubborn Rigid Unapproachable Distant Critical Insensitive Control D LIMITATIONS High Pushy Intimidating Overbearing Restless Impatient Manipulative Abrasive Reactive Dominating I Relationships Low C Slow to get things done Perfectionist Withdrawn Dull Sullen Shy Passive High Low Too other-oriented Indecisive Impractical Vulnerable Hesitant Subjective S
- 10. Five Foundations 1. Listen 2. Ask Effective Questions 3. Strive to Understand and Build Relationships 4. Communicate with Purpose 5. Manage Conflict Effectively Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 11. 1. Listen Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 12. “The Key to Listening is Curiosity.” Dr. Ralph Nichols the Father of listening research Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 13. Why Don’t We Listen? • • • • We’re Preoccupied Fatigue In a hurry Can’t focus Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 14. Four Ways to Keep the Door open with Listening 1. Become an active listener 2. Pay attention to nonverbal aspects of message. 3. Listen to the full message before coming to a conclusion. 4. Be patient and empathetic. Not everyone can deliver a message in an interesting way. Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 15. 2. Ask Effective Questions Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 16. Effective Questions Begin… Who What Where How When Why Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 17. Closed-Ended Questions • Do you have a plan? • Can you tell me about the problem? • Are you frustrated? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 18. Open Ended Questions • What are your plans? • How will you deal with the problem? • What are your frustrations? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 19. Gentle Commands • Tell me something about your plans • Describe your initial reaction to that problem • Share with me some of your frustrations Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 20. Opt Out Questions • Can you describe your plans? • Can you tell me a little about the problem? • Can you say anything about your frustrations? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 21. Qualitative Questions • How are the plans going? • How has the problem been? • How’s that situation that’s been frustrating you? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 22. Statements of Inquiry • The plans aren’t coming along!? • The problems not solved!? • You are frustrated!? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 23. Empathic Statements • It sounds like the plans aren’t coming together for you. • It seems difficult to solve a problem when you’re often interrupted. • It looks like you’re feeling frustrated. Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 24. Statement/Echo questions • The plans aren’t complete? • The problem’s not resolved? • Frustrated? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2011
- 25. Facilitating Statements • • • • Uh-huh Go on I see Tell me more Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 26. 3. Strive to Understand & Build Relationships Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 27. “Do not do unto others as you would have them do unto you. They may not like it.” Mark Twain Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 29. Do not use the phrase… “I understand exactly how you feel…” Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 33. Communication Styles • Passive • Aggressive • Passive-Aggressive • Assertive Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 34. Definition of Assertiveness Taking care of your wants and needs while respecting the wants and needs of others. Staff - Boss - Peer - Parent Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 38. How You Say it Matters Tone – WOW! Body Language Territorialism Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 40. Conflict Solutions • • • • • Collaborate Cooperate Accommodate Dominate Withdraw = Win/Win = Lose/Lose = Lose/Win = Win/Lose = Neither can win Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 41. Conflict Tips • • • • • Defuse emotions with time Disagree without being disagreeable Say no to ideas, not people Substitute “this” for “your” Avoid questions & sentences beginning with “why” or “you” • Seek to understand the issues Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 42. Defusing Emotions Allow Time for Venting Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 43. In the Fewest & Simplest Words Possible •Acknowledge the facts •Behavior/situation affect on you •Consequences of your request/goal •Define your request/goal •Effectively negotiate the “how” Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 44. Secret Weapons • You’re right! Or, You Could be right! • Tell me more. • I’ve never thought about it that way... I’ll consider that. Or, I need some time to think about that. • Give me an example • Have you seen that new Hummer? Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 45. Don’t say it in an email if… • You wouldn’t say it in person • You are trying to avoid saying it in person • Your feelings (or someone close to you) would be hurt receiving something in this way • It involves negative discipline or feedback • You are angry • You are perfectly comfortable seeing your words on the front page of a newspaper Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 46. 3 Tactics for presenting a complaint • Keep your emotions out of it • Keep the other persons objectives in mind • Ask for what you want Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 47. Keep Your Sense of Humor! Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 48. Once in the gardens o’Rockhill, Was a case that would give you a Chill. When walking one’s Dog, One would let him leave Logs, When on the lawn should be Nil. Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
- 49. Play in Marian’s Sandbox Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest /marianmadonia Facebook.com/MariansFans MarianMadonia.com Copyright Marian Madonia 1997-2013
Editor's Notes
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