How to Be Nice to Annoying People

Crucial Learning founder and bestselling author Joseph Grenny explains how looking inward can help you be less annoyed with others.


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[EdwinLCrozier]

I love the phrase: "Dispute your own superiority." I like that perspective. And I need to do that a great deal more often.

[marjorieold]

I like Joseph Grenny so much! I learn so much from these videos and blogs.

[darrellharmon]

Such powerful insights and skills. Thank you once again, Joseph, for packing so much practical wisdom into such a brief message. Your advice speaks volumes.

[marshalltuten]

Searched for exactly this video and surprisingly found it

[wadejones]

Joseph always does a great job. There could be another reason for the person talking loud, it could be a hearing loss problem where the person doesn't realize they are speaking loud.

[dameanvil]

00:33 🔄 Examining the thoughts and articulating the story behind your harsh judgment of someone's behavior is the first step to freeing yourself from it.
01:29 🕊 Practicing humility helps combat feelings of disgust and allows for more tolerance towards others' weaknesses.
01:56 🪞 Reflecting on your own shortcomings can lead to seeing others as similar rather than inferior, promoting a sense of peace and understanding.
02:23 🗣 While grace is important, if someone's behavior is harmful, it's crucial to speak up in a civil and effective manner after mastering your own story.

[JIMBO]

people who start talking but are not very articulate and take long pauses while they struggle to get the words out as you slowly lose interest in what they had to say.

[ClementineShmementine]

I am hyperverbal- neurodivergent and people insult me and assume I am stupid. I have dysgraphia. This is a whole life experience and I hate myself because of videos like this creates bully environments.

How do you deal with neurodivergent people? You use words like tolerance. No we are not bad people

[jamiewilliams]

My daughter can be a real bitch sometimes and I used to be too soft and kind but I've had to toughen up and speak my truth.