Getting Along, Amy Gallo
Getting Along, Amy Gallo
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Getting Along
How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)

Author: Amy Gallo

Narrator: Amy Gallo

Unabridged: 7 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 09/13/2022


Synopsis

Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people dampens our creativity and productivity, degrades our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions, and causes us to disengage.

In Getting Along, workplace expert and Harvard Business Review podcast host Amy Gallo identifies eight familiar types of difficult coworkers—the insecure boss, the passive-aggressive peer, the know-it-all, the biased coworker, and others—and provides strategies tailored to dealing constructively with each one. She also shares principles that will help you turn things around, no matter who you're at odds with. Taking the high road isn't easy, but Gallo offers a crucial perspective on how work relationships really matter, as well as the compassion, encouragement, and tools you need to prevail—on your terms. She answers questions such as: Why can't I stop thinking about that nasty email?! What's behind my problem colleague's behavior? How can I fix things if they won't cooperate? I've tried everything—what now?

Full of relatable, sometimes cringe-worthy examples, the latest behavioral science research, and practical advice you can use right now, Getting Along is an indispensable guide to navigating your toughest relationships at work—and building interpersonal resilience in the process.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Genevieve on September 16, 2022

Hmm...I have mixed feelings about this book. Getting Along is super straightforward, and at times, felt like it needed a lot more nuance than just placing different types of people in different buckets. I like the idea but the execution left me wishing for me. All it all, this was just okay! Some pe......more

Goodreads review by Allison ༻hikes the bookwoods༺ on November 07, 2022

The focus of this book isn’t truly on difficult people, but people in general and how to work with different personalities. It has useful tips to identify the various archetypes and deal with their quirks.......more

Goodreads review by Andrey on January 05, 2023

One of the few good books on the topic. A good balance between theory and practical advice. Talks from both personal perspectives, as well as an advisor. A bit lengthy but great overall! Regarding the "bucketing," - it felt more natural here, more of a guide on distinguishing behaviors. It was mentio......more

Goodreads review by Art on September 27, 2022

Amy Gallo has written an excellent book on the difficult people you may encounter at work. It provides great psychological insight into why people act as they do and good criteria for whether you should do anything about it. I particularly liked the page of phrases to use with different kinds of peo......more

Goodreads review by Niklas on April 02, 2023

It was ok but miles more grounded in science and humility than the Swedish success saga Surrounded by idiots. A NoK my friend Oskar Henrikson likes to bash on. He’s the same psychologist who enters fame by vinterbada for 100 days straight. What a time to be alive! Back to the book: read and article a......more