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The PITA Principle

Through entertaining scenarios and real-life situations, The PITA Principle describes the different kinds of PITAs (Pain in the Ass) at work and how to cope with each. Readers are provided with a positive scenario for each type of PITA, showcasing techniques for working with this personality type. Readers then engage in a self-evaluation process, identifying their own PITA tendencies. Finally, the authors identify ways to improve upon various self-identified PITA characteristics through a cognitive-behavioral approach to change.

Key Features

  • An overview of the seven most difficult personalities or PITAs found in the workplace.

  • Strategies for coping with all seven types of PITAs.

  • Strategies for minimizing your own PITA Tendencies. 

  • PITA Tests to determine the PITA types that are most challenging for you to manage.  

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