When People Are the Problem: Practical Tools for Difficult Work Relationships (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798889281917)

-ABOUT THE BOOK: Some People Don't Just Create Problems... They Become Them.

Difficult people can derail teams, damage morale, and exhaust even the strongest leaders. In When People Are the Problem, Dr. Bradley Thompson tackles one of today's greatest workplace challenges-toxicity, conflict, and destructive personality behaviors. Blending leadership research, organizational behavior, and practical experience, Thompson provides clear strategies for identifying and managing difficult workplace personalities, from passive-aggressive coworkers and chronic complainers to bullies, narcissists, and disengaged employees. Readers will learn how to navigate conflict, foster accountability, strengthen communication, and create healthier organizational cultures. Designed for leaders, educators, pastors, HR professionals, and managers, this practical guide offers actionable tools to help organizations move from dysfunction to resilience. Whether you are leading a team, rebuilding trust, or simply trying to survive a challenging workplace, When People Are the Problem will equip you to lead with clarity, confidence, and wisdom.

-ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Bradley Thompson is the founding dean of Mid-America College. He has taught Christian ministries for over twenty-five years and is a graduate of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (PhD), and Columbia University (EdD). In addition to his teaching ministry, he consults on matters of education, organizational leadership, and communication.

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