In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons.  Your children—especially teens—are expert at it, as is your mate.  A co-worker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses.  Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it.  Often those they abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them.  In this eye-opening book, you'll also discover...

* 4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships

* Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior

*Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser

* How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation.

* 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all relationships

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In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons.  Your children—especially teens—are expert at it, as is your mate.  A co-worker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses.  Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it.  Often those they abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them.  In this eye-opening book, you'll also discover...

* 4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships

* Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior

*Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser

* How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation.

* 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all relationships

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In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

by George K. Simon
In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

by George K. Simon

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Overview

Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons.  Your children—especially teens—are expert at it, as is your mate.  A co-worker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses.  Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it.  Often those they abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them.  In this eye-opening book, you'll also discover...

* 4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships

* Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior

*Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser

* How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation.

* 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all relationships


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781935166306
Publisher: Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc
Publication date: 04/01/2010
Edition description: First Edition, 2nd Edition, second edition is exclusive to Parkhurst Brothers pu
Pages: 176
Sales rank: 23,866
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Kevin Foley has over thirty years' experience in radio and television broadcasting, commercial voice-overs, and audiobook narration. He has recorded over 150 audiobooks, and he won an Earphones Award from AudioFile magazine for his narration of Cognitive Surplus by Clay Shirky.

Table of Contents

Part IUnderstanding Manipulative Personalities
Introduction: Covert-Aggression--the Heart of Manipulation3
1.Aggressive and Covert-Aggressive Personalities13
2.The Determination to Win31
3.The Unbridled Quest for Power37
4.The Penchant for Deception and Seduction43
5.Fighting Dirty47
6.The Impaired Conscience53
7.Abusive, Manipulative Relationships59
8.The Manipulative Child69
Part IIDealing Effectively with Manipulative People
9.Recognizing the Tactics of Manipulation and Control79
10.Redefining the Terms of Engagement93
Epilogue: Aggression and Covert-Aggression in a Permissive and Undisciplined Society113

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"[After reading In Sheep's Clothing] I am beginning to reclaim my life, find my self-respect and confidence." —-Marc, Virginia

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