– Jack Modesett — Partner, Vega Energy
Rising Above a Toxic Workplace
Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy work Environment
Brutal Bosses. Poisonous People. Soul-Crushing Cultures.
This book will give you the confidence to rise above them all.
Do you work in a toxic environment or have a toxic boss? You’re not alone! Today, unattainable expectations, emotional harassment, and demands to do more with less often leave employees overworked, underpaid, insecure, and out of options. Must you continue to put up with poisonous people in a morale-crushing environment?
You can rise above. You do have options.
In Rising Above a Toxic Workplace you’ll learn how to endure, cope, or quit if necessary. Drawing from authentic—sometimes horrific—real-life stories, authors Gary Chapman, Paul White, and Harold Myra blend their expertise to give you practical guidance, empowering insight, and realistic hope. You’ll discover:
- how workplaces can become unhealthy and how to avoid getting wounded;
- what drives toxic leaders and why they are so damaging to those around them;
- essential tips for maintaining your sanity while dealing with dysfunctional colleagues;
- counsel on how to decide when to leave—for your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Includes an extensive Survival Guide and Toolkit with practical tips for dealing with difficult people and demanding situations.
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“Rising Above a Toxic Workplace will save you from hours and hours of venting about your job. Its pages are packed with fascinating anecdotes and actionable solutions for the modern worker.”
– Devin Tomb — Associate Lifestyle Editor, SELF
“Rising Above a Toxic Workplace is a must-read if you are working for a toxic manager or working in a toxic workplace. Gary Chapman, Paul White, and Harold Myra’s real-world examples will help you realize the “grass can be greener on the other side” and no one should put up with abuse in the workplace.”
– Peter W. Hart — Chief Executive Officer, Rideau Recognition Solutions
“Here is clear and practical help for millions of Americans who are overworked and underappreciated, feeling trapped in a dead-end job with no way out. In Rising Above a Toxic Workplace, you’ll discover options you didn’t know you had for coping or quitting. A terrific read.”
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How to Avoid Being Hired by a Toxic Workplace (Pamphlet)
The tragedy is—there are plenty of unhealthy work environments and when an individual accepts a job with one, they seriously limit their ability to find a healthy workplace in the future. It is critical for job seekers to take proactive steps to keep from accepting a position in a toxic workplace. This short pamphlet covers those steps you need to take as well as common mistakes to avoid.
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How to Decide When it's Time to Quit Your Job (Pamphlet)
Have you seriously thought about quitting your job, but you can’t decide whether it is “that bad”? Join the majority of employees.
As a psychologist, career coach, and business consultant, Dr. Paul White has seen the challenges of “bad matches” between employees, supervisors and employers from multiple perspectives. As a result, he has written this short pamphlet to help people be able to think through the issues they need to consider – whether or not they should actually quit (or plan to quit), or stay at their current job.
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Authors
Dr. Gary Chapman
Gary Chapman, PhD, is the author of the bestselling The 5 Love Languages® series, which has sold more than 9 million worldwide and has been translated into 49 languages. Dr. Chapman travels the world presenting seminars on marriage, family, and relationships, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Karolyn.
Dr. Paul White
DR. PAUL WHITE, PhD, is a psychologist, speaker, consultant and author whose passion is “making work relationships work.” For over 20 years, he has assisted businesses, government agencies, schools and non-profit agencies!
Harold Myra
Harold Myra has written more than two dozen fiction and nonfiction books, including The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. During his thirty-two years as CEO of a magazine publishing company, the organization grew from one magazine to thirteen while establishing a thriving Internet site.