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Lysak, Bob; Lee, Brian – Executive Educator, 1991
Pulling up stakes is seldom the best way to handle difficult people at work, because they exist everywhere as bullies, "yes" people, whiners, nonentities, know-it-alls, or "no" people. This article examines these six personality types and tells how administrators can avoid being victimized. (MLH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Relations
Crawford, Wendy – School Business Affairs, 1995
Learning to interact positively with personality-challenged individuals will result in a more productive work and home life. A behavioral-styles model, and the effect of conflict on the personality types in the model, are displayed in figures and text. Case studies demonstrate successful interaction strategies. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Change Strategies, Communication Skills, Employee Attitudes
Wilmore, Elaine L.; Atkinson, Nancy J. – Executive Educator, 1992
Whining is a negative, divisive force that undermines a positive school climate. Describes basic types of whiners and some solutions for dealing with them. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Conflict of Interest, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
