If you’re stuck and unsure about how to build a relationship with a difficult person at work, don’t worry, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Career coach Fay Wallis shares three top tips to find a solution that works for you.

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Key Points From This Episode

[01:26] Fay refers back to Episode 3 - Building relationships with difficult people at work

[02:03] Tip 1: Listen – Fay refers to Stephen Covey and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

[05:07] Tip 2: Spend time with them regularly

06:23] Finding a solution that works for you

[10:41] Tip 3: Give (Fay refers to previous episodes about building relationships):

• Building relationships with difficult people at work
• How networking can help your career
• How to become more confident about networking
• Networking - three most important networks for your career

[12:20] Adam Grant’s research into Givers, Takers & Matchers. His TED talk: Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant

[15:47] Fay refers to the book; How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• The Bright Sky Career Coaching website

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