Wow! This book was like reading about a place of employment I had early on in my career - every type of person and situation described, I could relate to! I wish this book was around all of those years ago because it not only explains the problems, but provides definitive steps on how to keep working with a toxic workplace.....Fantastic read for anyone who works (basically all of us)!

This was an easy to read book. I felt like it was written for me. This book has given me the knowledge and skills needed to deal with difficult employees/coworkers in my workplace. I'm glad that I give this book a chance.

This is a must read for anyone that has issues with toxic coworkers. The author's strategies on being assertive are detailed and easy to follow. I work with several women that have made going to work very difficult. Thanks to this book, I will hopefully have an easier time once we are back from this pandemic.

I received an "advanced copy" of this book through NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. This book appealed to me for personal & professional reasons. Having been in recent situations in my workplace, in which I can easily admit I have recognized toxic behavior, I wanted to see what advice could be offered. The mental health conditions described are not unfamiliar to me, as I have a master's degree in social work & have studied some mental disorders. However, the author does a good job with her overview for readers who may not know the possible diagnoses of their coworkers/bosses.

The chapters I found most useful were the introduction, the chapter on working with people with possible personality disorders & the conclusion. While I see merit in the chapters describing anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, the chapter about BPD (borderline personality disorder) described my coworker to a T. Overly sharing personal information & acting interested in my personal details, the manipulative and divisive measures to make my work look bad because of her own insecurities, I had a Eureka moment. If only I could have recognized these symptoms in her personality when I met her several years ago. By the time she was on my case, I had let my guard down despite warnings from coworkers she can't be trusted, watch what I say around her, remember boundaries. Now that we are working from home due to the pandemic, I haven't had much interaction with her, or other coworkers. Her passive aggressive nature cannot be forgotten, but I hope one day soon I can incorporate the tips learned in this book in my interactions with her. Forthermore, As I had considered looking for another job because the situation caused me so much anxiety, stress and loneliness, I hope I can compartmentalize my job duties/reason I'm there & workplace professional relationships. It is so easy to forget boundaries when you work with the same people so many hours in a week, year after year. I never want to be backed into a corner again. This book made me feel less alone about what I've been feeling.

Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and offer an opinion. We all have that one coworker that is rude and condescending that we have to pick up the slack for.. this is a helpful guide to dealing with that person.

What did I like? I feel like this is an invaluable tool to getting through to that one person that we can not stand working with or for. That one person who seems to get away with doing less work and talking to you horribly. The book describes personality disorders as maybe the cause and how to word your conversations to better help you to deal with them. I found a few things I’m definitely going to try.

Would I recommend or buy? If your having issues with a coworker with mental health issues and you don’t want to quit your job then I think your looking in the right direction. This may not be a cure all book but I bet there is something to help everyone. Self help books are positively overflowing with ways to deal with that difficult personality.

Thoughts for the author? Thanks so much for a sneak peek and Congratulations on your new release!

I received an advanced readers copy exchange for an honest review.
This book is wonderful breakdown of the different kinds of difficult people in the workplace and tailored practical advice for each kind. I would happily recommend it to any of my clients who are struggling with personalities in the workplace. Advice is both psychologically sound and easily understood and applicable

I enjoyed reading this book because it has helpul tips for anyone to overcome toxicity in the workplace. This book was more centered on mental health issues than I originally thought, but the reader can still apply the tips throughout the book no matter if a co-worker has mental health issues or not.

Thank you Callisto Media/Rockridge Press and NetGalley!