Managing Difficult People
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
When To Say YES and How to Say NO
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 wellbeing: knowin...
What To Do Instead When Frustrated
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 about what's happen...
How to Manage Different Perspectives
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 skills: understand...
The Power of Encouragement
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 encouragement is one of the ...
Self Compassion Is the Key to Resilience
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 generated both massive prais...
Multitasking is a Myth
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 costing you more ...
The Reality of Adult Relationships: Why We Need Them and Why They’re So Hard
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 longevity.
Self Care vs Fun. What’s the difference and When Do I Need Each?
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 truly alive....
How Gratitude Changed My Life Circumstances
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, purpose, and fu...
What Is a Difficult Person and How to Handle Them
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 boundaries to master...
Managing Difficult People: Stay Calm While Others Lose It
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 completely unrea...