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How to Deal with Difficult-for-Me People
Webinar Presented by: Wendy Leebov, Ed. D.
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HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT-FOR-ME PEOPLE
Wendy Leebov, Ed.D. Partner, Language of Caring
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HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT-FOR-ME PEOPLE
Wendy Leebov, Ed.D. Partner, Language of Caring
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DIFFICULT PEOPLE?
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VERY CHALLENGING!
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I LEARNED FROM LINDA…
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DIFFICULT PEOPLE OR DIFFICULT-FOR-ME PEOPLE? • Are they inherently difficult?
We don’t know! • Is something about them
triggering us? Perhaps so! • Are we doing and saying
things in ways that make them act difficult?
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SEVEN WAYS WE MAKE PEOPLE DIFFICULT
1. Communicate unrealistic expectations. 2. Keep people waiting. 3. Don’t anticipate. Be reactive. WAIT for a problem to
occur, a complaint to be voiced, a need to emerge. 4. Allow systems problems to go on and on, affecting
person after person. 5. Fail to connect to people personally or earn their trust
and confidence. 6. Tell people what to do. Don’t ask permission. Give them
no choice or power.
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WE HAVE A CHOICE!
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FOUR STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS OR DIFFICULT-FOR-ME PEOPLE
1. Reframe “difficult people” 2. Prevent frustration and desperation3. Speak the Language of Caring4. When all else fails, use “Say it again with HEART”
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STRATEGY 1: REFRAME “DIFFICULT PEOPLE.”
• Adjust your mindset.• Change your self-talk.
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TFAR
Thoughts
Feelings
Behavior/Actions
Results
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REFRAME “DIFFICULT PEOPLE” ADJUST YOUR THOUGHTS. …AND IT WILL INFLUENCE YOUR BEHAVIOR AND RESULTS
“Cognitive Behavior Modification” (Meichenbaum)
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YOUR SELF-TALK CAN HELP OR HURT YOU!
From To
“Here she goes again—what a pain in the neck!”
“She must be nervous!”
“How dare he say this? It wasn’t MY fault!” “This isn’t about me.”
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REFRAME “DIFFICULT PEOPLE” ADJUST YOUR MINDSET. ADOPT AN OUTLOOK OF LOVINGKINDNESS.
• Give the person the benefit of the doubt. • Assume the person means you no harm. • If you feel frustrated or blaming,
shake it off. • Put yourself in the other person’s place.
Stop wishing the person were different!
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AND CONSIDER: WHAT PUSHES YOUR BUTTONS?
Entitled
Demanding
Nasty
Impatient
Accusing
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TRIGGERING: AN EXAMPLE
“It’s never enough… You’re never enough”
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YOU CAN RESIST GETTING TRIGGERED BY CHANGING WHAT YOU SAY TO YOURSELF.
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HELPFUL SELF-TALK
“It’s not about me!”
“I have a chance to make a difference
right now.”
“This person is anxious and upset. This might be very
hard for them.”
“Even when a person acts difficult, I can be
caring.”
Entitled
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HELPFUL SELF-TALK
“It’s not about me!”
“I have a chance to make a difference
right now.”
This person is anxious and upset.
This might be very hard for them.”
“Even when a person acts difficult, I can be
caring.”
Accusing
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HELPFUL SELF-TALK
“It’s not about me!”
“I have a chance to make a difference
right now.”
“This person is anxious and upset. This might be very
hard for them.”
“Even when a person acts difficult, I can be
caring.”
Stubborn
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HELPFUL SELF-TALK
“It’s not about me!”
“I have a chance to make a difference
right now.”
“This person is anxious and upset. This might be very
hard for them.”
“Even when a person acts difficult, I can be
caring.”
Demanding
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HOMEWORK FOR YOU: WHO PUSHES YOUR BUTTONS?
No So-So YES! PREPARE!
What can you say to yourself? Entitled
Demanding
Insulting
Impatient
Inconsiderate
Outrageous expectations Won’t take NO for an answer
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USE YOUR POWER IN THE MOMENT.
• Pause. • Breathe. • Ask yourself:
• “Are my thoughts helping me feel and show caring?” • If not, “What self-talk will help me feel more patient and
compassionate?”
Erase and replace.
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“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.”
Buddha
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STRATEGY 2: PREVENT FRUSTRATION AND DESPERATION.
• We KNOW: Some elements of the patient experience make person after person angry, anxious or frustrated!
• Proactively, make changes that prevent or reduce theseirritants.
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STEPS WE CAN TAKE TO PREVENT DIFFICULT INTERACTIONS
• Make process improvements • Anticipate and communicate before people feel the need
to complain• Adjust our expectations to realistic ones • Give options/power to people when they will otherwise
feel powerless
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CASE IN POINT: WAITING WAITING INFURIATES!
We know a lot about the psychology of waiting. • Anxiety makes waits seem longer. • Waits of uncertain length are harder to tolerate. • Waits feel longer when you don’t know reason. • People are less tolerant when the wait seems unfair. • Pre-process waits feel much longer than in-process waits. • Waiting alone feels longer than waiting in a group. • Occupied time feels shorter than unoccupied time. • If people think you feel bad about the wait, they will be less
angry.
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TWO “MUSTS”
• Hourly Comfort Rounds (the 4 P’s) • Potty • Pain• Position• Possessions
• “Before I go, is there something else I can do for you?”
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PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS ARE WIN-WIN!
• For patients and families • Fewer accidents • Less impatience• Less humiliation• Appreciation
• For caregivers • Reduces call-light use• Reduces falls • Reduces cleanups • Patients and families are less CHALLENGING
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USE LANGUAGE THAT PREVENTS DIFFICULT SITUATIONS.
“I want to help you!”
“I realize this can be so frustrating.”
“Thank you so much for your patience.”
“Thank you for taking the time to do this. I realize it’s a nuisance.”
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PREVENT!
• We KNOW what makes person after person anxious or frustrated!
• Proactively, make changes that prevent or reduce theseirritants.
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STRATEGY 3: SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF CARING®
• Key to preventing people from becoming difficult
• Key to easing anxiety and defusing difficult situations
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QUICK EXPERIMENT: PICTURE IT.
How would you greet a patient if you want them to think you are arrogant — really full of yourself?
Impact on: • Their thoughts?• Their feelings?• Their behavior?
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PICTURE IT.
How would you greet a patient if you want them to think you are distracted or bothered?
Impact on: • Their thoughts?• Their feelings?• Their behavior?
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PICTURE IT.
How would you greet a patient if you want them to feel like the most important person in your world at that moment?
Impact on: • Their thoughts • Their feelings • Their behavior?
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FACT
• Your behavior affects how the other person feels, thinks and acts.
• You have the power to make people difficult or not difficult.
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WANT TO MAKE PEOPLE ACT DIFFICULT? USE THESE WORDS!
• “Dear, honey, sweetheart” • “You can’t….” • “Hold your horses.” • “You’re not my only patient.” • “You must be mistaken.”• “You’ll have to....” • “I’m sorry. We’re short-staffed.”• “It wasn’t my fault.”• “That’s never happened before.” • “That doesn’t sound likely
(or possible).”• “You’ll have to be more patient.”
• “That’s not my department.”• “That’s against our policy;
there’s nothing I can do.” • “Are you sure about this?” • “That’s hard to imagine!”• “I’ll try…”
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CONSIDER THESE FACTS
• When dealing in a non-stressful interaction with people: • 50% is emotion• 50% is logic/business
• In a stressful interaction: • 90% is emotion• 10% is logic/business
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TWO KINDS OF COMMUNICATION
Heart
Emotion, Caring, Empathy
Head
Tasks, Information, Analysis, Explaining, Fixing, Plans
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BOTH AND HAVE BENEFITS!
When we speak from the HEART: • Patients, families and coworkers feel important,
cared for, and understood • They can hear the HEAD part much better
When we speak from the HEAD: • The people we serve get valuable information• They appreciate answers and solutions
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Best Practice
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Usually, when we feel pressured, threatened
or defensive, communication stops.
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HOSTILITY CURVE ….WHEN YOU ARE DEFENSIVE
Patient Anger
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HOSTILITY CURVE…WHEN YOU LISTEN, SHOW EMPATHY AND ARE NOT DEFENSIVE
Patient Anger
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THE LANGUAGE OF CARING: HEART SKILLS WITH THE POWER TO DEFUSE DIFFICULT INTERACTIONS
① The practice of presence② Acknowledging feelings ③ Showing caring nonverbally ④ Explaining positive intent ⑤ The blameless apology ⑥ The gift of appreciation⑦ Say it again with HEART!
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SKILL: THE PRACTICE OF PRESENCE
• Quiet your racing mind. • Focus your whole self on the other person.
Give your undivided, respectful attention. • Open your heart. Tune in.
Listen to the person’s thoughts and feelings. • Don’t think about what you’re going to do next.
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INDICATORS THAT YOU ARE NOT PRESENT INFURIATE!
• Silence or non-responsiveness • Turning your back without apologizing and explaining• Walking away with no explanation or goodbye• Acting tired, bored or distracted• Looking at your watch• Muttering• Interrupting• Texting while the other person is talking
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SARA’S STORY
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SKILL: ACKNOWLEDGING FEELINGS
• “You sound upset.” • “You look frustrated.”
People feel understood. They calm down and become more rational.
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ACKNOWLEDGING FEELINGS: DON’T MAKE MATTERS WORSE!
• “You feel _________.” • “You are _________.”
“Don’t tell ME what I feel!”
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SKILL: SHOWING CARING NONVERBALLY
Our nonverbal behaviors and tone can make people more or less difficult.
Listen to the difference: • “I’ll be with you in a minute.” • “I’ll be with you in a minute.”
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SKILL: EXPLAINING POSITIVE INTENT
Patients feel: • Mystery • Fright • Anxiety • Out of control; powerless
“What’s happening?” “Why are they doing this to me?”
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“How dare you wake me out of a sound sleep to take my vitals?!?”
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EXPLAINING POSITIVE INTENT
• You make clear that your intentions are in the best interest of the patient. You’re on their side.
• If the patient doesn’t want what you want, they can say so, regaining power.
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SKILL: THE BLAMELESS APOLOGY
• Show that you feel bad that the person is somehow suffering – without placing blame or blaming others.
• Magic Words: “I’m sorry.” • Spoken with sincere regret!
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BLAMING VS. BLAMELESS APOLOGIES
Apologies that infuriate: • “Sorry, but it wasn’t my fault.” • “I’m really sorry. It’s a zoo here today.” • “I’m sorry you had to wait. We’re really short-staffed.”
Apologies that soothe: • “I’m sorry this wasn’t what you were expecting.” • “I’m so sorry you were inconvenienced.”
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WHEN APOLOGIZING….
Don’t Do Blame others – “Those guys on 3rd shift
never get it right.“
Make everyone look good. Build confidence in whole team. – “They do a great job. I’m sure there must be some good
reason for this.”
Fuel people’s distrust. – “I’m sorry.
We’re short-staffed.”
Demonstrate can-do approach. – “Let me find someone who can help.” – “My colleague is busy with other patients right now.
I’ll be glad to help you?”
Stop at the apology. Figure out options. Leap into action.
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SKILL: THE GIFT OF APPRECIATION
• Thanks • Appreciation• A compliment • Admiration
…..when the person least expects it!
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PATIENT’S DAUGHTER IS HOUNDING YOU FOR HER FATHER’S TEST RESULTS.
“You know, your father is blessed to have you
advocating for him and caring so much. I’ll be SURE to call
you right away when his results are in.
I already SAID I would let you know
the minute I get the results!
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THE LANGUAGE OF CARING: HEART SKILLS WITH THE POWER TO DEFUSE DIFFICULT INTERACTIONS
① The practice of presence② Acknowledging feelings ③ Showing caring nonverbally ④ Explaining positive intent ⑤ The blameless apology ⑥ The gift of appreciation⑦ Say it again with HEART!
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THE LANGUAGE OF CARING DEFUSES DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
Turn up the warmth, and you’ll turn down the heat.
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STRATEGY 4: WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, USE THE SKILL: SAY IT AGAIN WITH HEART!
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SAY IT AGAIN WITH HEART.
• Decide on your bottom line—your mainmessage.
• Say it directly—with HEART. • Keep repeating it in a kind, calm way. • If the person keeps pushing or says, “Yes,
but…,” don’t address (or get hooked by) each comeback. Use FOGGING.
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FOGGING: HOW TO AVOID GETTING HOOKED • Don’t disagree or agree. • Say something to defuse the situation.
• “That may be.”• “I hear you.”• “Perhaps so.”• “You could be right.”
• Then, go back to saying your main message again withHEART.
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EXAMPLE: A COWORKER TREATS YOU WITH DISRESPECT
You say…
“I know you care and I want to support you. When you say negative things to me in front of the team, I feel disrespected. It makes it hard for me to support you.”
Make your point with lots of HEART.
S/he says…
“Oh come on! Can’t you take a joke? Anyway, I was just speaking the truth! And you shouldn’t be so thin-skinned!”
Excuses, resistance
You say…
“You might find it funny. I just want to say again that I want to work together well. And when I feel disrespect from you, it’s hard for me to support you.”
Make your point again with HEART
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EXAMPLE: ANGRY, IMPATIENT PATIENT
You say…
“I realize you’re very anxious to get your results. And I want to ease your mind. I’ll make sure you have them the minute they’re available.
Make your point with lots of HEART.
S/he says…
“This is ridiculous. My friend got her results much faster.”
Person persists, remains angry
You say…
“That may be. I want to ease your mind as soon as possible. The best I can do here is get your results to you in two days. That’s when they’ll be ready. I’m so sorry it’s so hard to wait.”
Fogging Main point again with HEART
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TEST YOURSELF!
Can you keep your composure NO MATTER WHAT the other person is saying?
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FOUR STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS OR DIFFICULT-FOR-ME PEOPLE
1. Reframe “difficult people” 2. Prevent frustration and desperation3. Speak the Language of Caring4. When all else fails, use “Say it again with HEART”
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WHAT IF NOTHING WORKS?
• Consider involving a third person to help. • In your mind, reframe:
• “I took the high road! I tried!” • Forgive yourself. • Try again next time. You never know!
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ARE YOU A LEADER? A CHANGE AGENT?
Help your team become more effective with difficult-for-me people — at work and beyond • Wipe out the language “difficult people.” • Be a role model. • Provide coaching and practice.• Hold “Strength and Composure Training” on Say It Again
with HEART in the face of resistance and persistence.
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“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” Samuel Johnson
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THE WISE WOMAN AND THE STONE
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Realities1. Anxious, vulnerable patients and families2. Penalties for static CAHPS scores3. Consumer scrutiny and the social media grapevine4. Fierce competition5. Preventable malpractice claims6. Job stress and time pressure
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Who is Language of Caring? Language of Caring is a healthcare consulting firm owned by partners Wendy Leebov, Jill Golde and Dorothy Sisneros. This powerhouse trio shares a passion for reshaping healthcare organizations to become communities of caring that ensure an exceptional patient, family and team experience. We’ve served as healthcare leaders, organization development professionals, instructional designers, strategists, and coaches. And, we’ve enlisted and certified a talented, committed team of physician and nurse leaders, trainers and team-builders who serve our clients as coaches, strategy partners and facilitators.
What We DoWe effectively engage physicians, nurses, and everyone on the healthcare team in mastering and using Language of Caring’s concrete communication skill set to achieve:
z Patient engagement and patient and family-centered care z Exemplary CAHPS scores and a reputation as provider of choice z Optimal reimbursement under Value-Based Purchasing z Greater alignment, inspiration, collaboration and engagement among the
entire healthcare team z And improved patient outcomes
We develop healthcare teams who speak the Language of Caring and deal effectively not only with patients’ medical needs, but also with their anxieties, fears, and concerns. We help organizations breathe new life into existing strategies and move performance to a breakthrough level.
Company overview: Language of Caring, LLC
Achieving an unparalleled patient experience and a culture of caring through exceptional communication!
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the Language of Caring team in two different healthcare
systems to create a differentiating culture of compassion. The training content is fabulous … simple to understand and extremely effective with patients and coworkers…. The Language of Caring team exemplifies service excellence by partnering with us to address our unique needs…. They have provided inspirational training and assistance as we work to create unsurpassed customer/employee-centered service.”Tracy Tannenbaum VP, Service Excellence
We engage hearts and minds, and the results are palpable.
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