Difficult people

Louise Carnachan

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Poorly Wrapped Communication Packages

“I haven’t finished asking my question,” I snapped at my mother’s physician who had interrupted me at every turn. Because I’d spoken with...

Louise Carnachan

Jul 26, 20225 min read

The Drive for Productivity

“I value expediency above all else!” my client declared proudly. As a busy person with a lot on her plate professionally and personally,...

Louise Carnachan

Jun 14, 20223 min read

Happy Launch Day to Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues!

Woo-hoo! The three-year journey to the publication of WorkJerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues completed on June 14th...

Louise Carnachan

Jan 18, 20224 min read

The Slash and Burn Narcissist

Your run-of-the-mill narcissist may be self-absorbed but not necessarily destructive. This more benign version could throw a Richter...

Louise Carnachan

Dec 7, 20212 min read

Difficult People—Why Do They Behave That Way?

Ah, the holidays 2021. You’ve got obligations, work, family, and the decisions whether to socialize as Covid continues. Welcome to a...