Hot Buttons Resources

Web sites

http://bullyinginstitute.org/helpfortargets.html
Workplace Bullying Institute provides information and research on bullying along with advice for targets.

www.diffcon.com/node/4
Triad Consulting Group presents links to articles and a blog as companions to its book, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most.

www.relationships911.org
Relationships911.org features a newsletter, articles, and resources on understanding personality and learning styles, and defusing difficult people.

www.officepolitics.com
Office-Politics is an advice site on all matters related to work including difficult co-workers and bosses.

www.abetterworkplace.com/aselect_summary.html
A Better Workplace provides articles and advice on such topics as difficult co-workers, workplace negativity, and conflict resolution.


2009 Books

The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job, G. Namie & R. Namie, Sourcebooks Trade.  Bullying in the 21st century workplace and strategies to identify allies, build confidence, and stand up to tormentors.

Games At Work: How to Recognize and Reduce Office Politics, M. Goldstein & P. Read, Jossey-Bass. Recognizing and stopping the games of office politics.

Toxic Workplace!  Managing Toxic Personalities and Thier Systems of Power, M. Kusy & E. Holloway, Jossey-Bass.  Information and advice on handling difficult people.