Business Minutia

Horrible Co-Workers Part 2: Unresponsive, Know-It-Alls, One-Uppers, Woah Is Me, and TMI


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Horrible Co-Workers can be exhausting. In Part 2 of our series, Host Brent Richardson and Producer Jamie Richardson discuss five more types of difficult people:

  • Unresponsive Earl and Edith
  • Know-It-All Nicole and Nate
  • One-Up Wade and Wanda
  • Woah Is Me Whitney and Walter and
  • TMI Tom and Tina
Horrible Co-Workers Keys
  • First, Brent reminds us that we all have these flaws. Being able to deal with all kinds of people comes from having a relationship with them and valuing them as individuals.
  • Second, Brent and Jamie cover what drives us crazy about each kind of co-worker.
  • Next, we discuss the positive side of each character trait.
  • In addition, we offer tips on how to respond to each type of co-worker.
  • Relatable stories of Brent and Jamie's personal experiences with co-workers are sprinkled throughout.
  • Finally, Kristy Wendel shares her first-hand experience with TMI Tom who happened to be her boss.
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Business MinutiaBy Brent Richardson