Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People At Work: Without Using Weapons Or Duct Tape

Acknowledgments

My dad always taught me that I didn't have to know how to do everything on my own and emphasized the need to find the right resources. I certainly learned that lesson and would like to thank those resources, friends, and colleagues who helped me with Toxic People.

First, thanks to all the Toxic People in my life. You gave me stories to share in this book, and you helped me learn how to manage my own behavior and not give in to your upsetting behavior.

To Kurt Boxdorfer and Jan Olsen-Beeso, who do so much to keep my web site and technology working, and Janita Cooper for her guidance on my product development.

To Rosalie Hydock, PhD, who helped me with the sophisticated behavioral perspectives while not stripping my voice from the writing. Linda Norman, Karen Gridley, and Toni Farrar dotted the i's and crossed the t's with their proofreading extraordinaire.

A huge thank-you to the extraordinary staff at John Wiley & Sons for helping me with absolutely everything. Your quick response to my questions, whether simple or complex, was terrific.

To the Wingets, who are always there to help me succeed. Rose Mary, with her editing capabilities and publishing experience, polished the message and flow. Larry, the author of two best-selling books (Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life and It's Called Work for a Reason) and A&E TV host of Big Spender, always takes the time to review anything I ask and offer input and changes that take me to the next level.

And to my husband, Al Sue, ...