Marsha Sue Petrie

Toxic People. Decontaminate Difficult People at Work Without Using Weapons Or Duct Tape

Marsha Sue Petrie

Praise For Toxic People «From corporate America to the smallest business owner, this book should be mandatory reading because it provides toxic relief that will put money in your pocket and calm in your personality. A dose of this reading would enhance the success of business school students and smooth out a few bumps in a rocky marriage.» —Richard L. Labrum, Vice President, Wealth Management, Smith Barney «If you're just sick to death of those people who zap the energy right out of you, Marsha has the cure! In no-nonsense terms, she gives us the prescription for dealing with toxic people. She mixes in the right dosage of personal experience, humor, and practical advice to create a compelling message that is highly relevant in our personal and professional lives. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in cleaning up toxic behaviors!» —John Ryan, Vice President, American Express «Marsha Petrie Sue is the Muhammad Ali of communicators. She can dance and look pretty, and she uses the entire ring, but she knows how and when to land a knockout punch. If you have bad relationships, you'll learn why. This is charm school with live ammunition!» —David Rawles, founder and President, Career Solutions, Inc. «Marsha Petrie Sue's 'take the bull by the horns' approach to self-realization and, if so chosen, self-improvement, is the antidote to today's wimpy leadership malaise. She takes readers by their collars, looks them straight in the eyes, and tells them in no uncertain terms that their key to both personal and professional happiness is attainable only through critical self-evaluation and the will to transcend their current situations.» —Randy O'Neill, Senior Vice President, Lancer Insurance Company «She has done it again! She gives us permission to 'sack the toxic people' who suck out our energy. Take Marsha's ticket to freedom: give yourself permission to send the toxic people on their not-so-merry way!» —Dr. Geoff Haw, Consultant, Sagacity Services, Australia «Marsha always finds a way to deliver the most difficult messages in a humorous way (this book is one example). You will be able to apply this book in everyday life and anywhere you encounter people!» —Tina Aguirre, Senior IT Manager, oil and energy company

The Reactor Factor. How to Handle Difficult Work Situations Without Going Nuclear

Marsha Sue Petrie

How to encourage personal responsibility and eliminate entitlement at work Marsha Petrie Sue, MBA, is a renowned professional speaker who addresses, among other topics, the business value of personal accountability at work. When leaders and workers are held personally responsible for their choices, results improve – and the entitlement mentality is abolished. In The Reactor Factor, Petrie Sue combines her proven lessons on accountability from interviews with key business leaders to help readers understand how to maximize success and turn negative situations into positive business results, whether a leader or employee. This book shows you how to take charge of your professional future for long-term success. Petrie Sue guides you through the ongoing process of personal development and growth that will guarantee success for your career and organization. Marsha Petrie Sue is also the author of Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People Without Using Weapons and Duct Tape Teaches you how to make better decisions to achieve your goals Provides the skills and tactics you need to handle any situation at work Helps you focus on your strengths and remove blame Shows you how to learn from the past to improve your professional future The Reactor Factor is a practical and real-world guide to forging ahead professionally while improving your career, satisfaction, and success.