(and how to handle them)

“I can handle the workload.
But these people are killing me.”

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone.
The worst workplace stress comes from personalities, not deadlines.

Time to spot these destructive traits before they break your team.

9 challenging personalities and how to handle them:

1. The Spotlight Stealer 🎭
↳ Takes credit for everyone’s work
💡 Document and share contributions openly

2. The Constant Critic 🔍
↳ Never satisfied, always finding faults
💡 Set ground rules for constructive feedback

3. The Drama Magnet 💥
↳ Turns every situation into a crisis
💡 Stick to facts, avoid emotional escalation

4. The Silent Resister 🤫
↳ Agrees in meetings, sabotages in silence
💡 Schedule regular check-ins for concerns

5. The Micromanager 🎮
↳ Controls every detail, trusts no one
💡 Set clear milestones with defined autonomy

6. The Information Hoarder 🔒
↳ Keeps crucial knowledge to themselves
💡 Implement knowledge sharing systems

7. The Toxic Positive 🌈
↳ Dismisses real problems with “good vibes only”
💡 Create space for constructive criticism

8. The Chronic Complainer 😤
↳ Finds problems without seeking solutions
💡 Require solution proposals with complaints

9. The Bulldozer 🚜
↳ Pushes through ideas without consensus
💡 Implement structured decision-making processes

Remember:

Difficult personalities aren’t always bad people.
Often, they’re just stuck in harmful patterns.

The key isn’t to change them
It’s to change how we interact with them.

What’s the most challenging personality you’ve dealt with?