Praise for Toxic People

"This may be the best book available on how to deal effectively with really difficult people. It could save your sanity and maybe even your career."

Brian Tracy, author, The Power of Charm

"I guarantee you will see people you know in this book. While there are many books on leadership and personal accountability, this one truly resonates in reality and practicality. Toss the duct tape and get the book. I did."

Jack Stroud, Executive Director, Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP

"Toxic people—how about toxic patients! As a plastic surgeon, my goal is to make people look better, but most especially feel better about themselves. Most times I succeed, but when I fail, I can encounter the toxic fumes of everyday life. Petrie Sue's book candidly reveals how toxic personalities redirect their venom into business and professional relationships, and she teaches us how to avoid letting those issues interfere with a successful outcome. A must-read for anyone in the people business."

Martin Bell, MD, JD, North Valley Plastic Surgery

"Petrie Sue's book makes one thing very, very clear: If you're letting toxic people make you miserable, then they're doing it with your permission. Wow! What an eye-opener!"

Joe Calloway, best-selling author, Work Like You're Showing Off!

"Petrie Sue's ideas on changing your responses to your personal environment so that life becomes more pleasant are practical, and they do work. I know!"

Johanna Cogle, Principal, Queens Academic Group, Auckland, ...

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