Dealing with Difficult People, especially Passive Aggressive People

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The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

John Mesko

21 episodes

6 hours ago

Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...

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Dealing with Difficult People, especially Passive Aggressive People

The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

33 minutes

6 months ago

Dealing with Difficult People, especially Passive Aggressive People

Text me and let me know what you think! 🎙️ Podcast Title: Dealing with Difficult People 📄 Episode Number: Episode 6 of The Essentials Series 🧭 Episode Summary: In this episode, John Mesko dives into a universal challenge: dealing with difficult people. With a listener-suggested topic, he examines four common types—Aggressors, Victims, Narcissists, and Passive-Aggressive personalities—with a special focus on the last. Drawing from personal and professional experience, John offers insights, exa...