Encountering difficult people is unavoidable. The best leaders learn how to manage their responses toward difficult people rather than mirroring their behavior. In this episode I share practical strategies for handling challenging individuals while maintaining your leadership edge.

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Here's what we cover in this episode:

What makes someone a difficult person. (1:48)
Why reacting emotionally gives difficult people power over you. (4:50)
How to respond to difficult people. (6:19)
How to manage difficult people without losing a leadership edge. (7:30)

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How to Lead Difficult People: A Must-Have Leadership Skill