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Hosted by Adam Holbrook · EN-US · 13 episodes
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Managing Difficult People is a leadership podcast that helps managers, executives, and team leaders handle conflict, improve communication, and build stronger workplace relationships. You can’t change difficult people—but you can change how you lead, influence, and respond to them. Each episode delivers practical strategies to reduce workplace tension, build trust, strengthen culture, and turn challenging personalities into opportunities for better leadership. Learn how to manage reactive communication, set boundaries, resolve conflict, and lead teams with clarity, confidence, and connection.
Adam Holbrook hosts Managing Difficult People, a business show with 13 episodes published.
What do you do when your entire life changes in an instant? In this powerful episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook sits down with resilience expert, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street execut
How much of your life is shaped by who you truly are... and how much is driven by the need to be liked? In this deeply personal episode of the Managing Difficult People Podcast, Adam Holbrook sits down with his lifelong
What if your relationship with God wasn't about religion, routines, or perfection, but simply about spending time with Him? In this inspiring episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook sits down with Pastor Kyle
What if the biggest breakthrough in your relationship has nothing to do with changing your partner? In this heartfelt episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook sits down with Junie Moon, transformational love c
Are you saying "yes" to everyone else while saying "no" to yourself? In this episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook explores one of the most important skills for personal growth, leadership, and mental wellb
We all get frustrated. The question is: what is that frustration really trying to tell you? In this episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook explores how frustration is often less about other people and more a
Why do smart, well-intentioned people see the same situation completely differently? In this episode of the Managing Difficult People Podcast, Adam Holbrook explores one of the most important leadership and relationship
In this episode of the Managing Difficult People Podcast, Adam Holbrook explores the life-changing power of encouragement. Drawing from personal experiences of burnout, struggle, and business growth, Adam shares why enco
In this episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook dives into the powerful connection between self-compassion, resilience, and personal growth. Using the viral story of his daughter’s performance video that gene
Think multitasking is making you more productive? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of Managing Difficult People, Adam Holbrook breaks down the truth most people don’t want to hear: multitasking is a myth and it’s
When was the last time you truly spent time with your friends? In this episode, Adam Holbrook breaks down why so many adults drift away from friendships and the real impact it’s having on your health, happiness, and long
You might be taking care of yourself… but still feel drained. In this eye-opening episode, Adam breaks down the real difference between self-care and fun—and why confusing the two could be holding you back from feeling t
What if one simple shift could completely change your life? In this raw and powerful episode, Adam shares his journey from rock bottom—struggling with anger, loss, and even thoughts of ending his life—to building success
Difficult people aren’t going anywhere… but your frustration can. In this episode, you’ll learn 4 powerful strategies to handle difficult people without losing your cool, your confidence, or your sanity. From setting bou
We all deal with difficult people—at work, at home, and sometimes… in the mirror. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stay calm, set boundaries, and respond with confidence—even when others are frustrating, reactive, or
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Managing Difficult People is hosted by Adam Holbrook. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 13 episodes.
Managing Difficult People has published 13 episodes.
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