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Facing Troublemakers
Facing Troublemakers provides ideas that will inspire you deeply, not only in regard to business conflict but also in dealing with life problems. Including hundreds of ideas that will open your eyes to new horizons without using dull, mechanical steps, author Amr Muneer Dahab draws on literature.
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Published October 14, 2020
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June 4, 2021
This book deals with an important problem for adults: dealing with troublemakers.
Even though I praise the effort of the author, I didn't like this book that much. Maybe it is not for me but maybe it will be great for you.
My point is that the book was too abstract for me. There was no story to spice it up. For instance, I like Nassim Nicholas Taleb's books. Even thought he deals with serious subjects, he is always adding stories to his text. Cal Newport and Malcolm Gladwell do it too. It is a talent I still do not have.
This book is basically a long list of bullet points with the points the author thinks are important. If you prefer short books with condensed content, that's the book for you. You will read it in a few hours.
Even though I praise the effort of the author, I didn't like this book that much. Maybe it is not for me but maybe it will be great for you.
My point is that the book was too abstract for me. There was no story to spice it up. For instance, I like Nassim Nicholas Taleb's books. Even thought he deals with serious subjects, he is always adding stories to his text. Cal Newport and Malcolm Gladwell do it too. It is a talent I still do not have.
This book is basically a long list of bullet points with the points the author thinks are important. If you prefer short books with condensed content, that's the book for you. You will read it in a few hours.
April 30, 2021
It´s a coaching book to confront conflicts, although the author says that his advice can work at a personal level, they're more for businessmen, to undertake negotiations, they're easy to follow and the reading level is agile, it's highly recommended from college students to adults. I liked the advice he gives, because many of them aren't taken into account when you face negotiations or conflict resolution, what I didn't like so much, is the reading format, because you lose a bit the sense of reading in narrative.
June 30, 2021
"If you believe the ideas in this book are hard to adapt, do not worry., you can use them partially and even occasionally."
Facing Troublemakers: Notes on Dealing with Conflict is written by AMR Muneer Dahab, a Sudanese-Canadian writer, poet, and engineer. He develops this book to provides few ideas that will inspire and how to dealing with conflicts. Also how to dealing with troublemakers and what you should do. Consisted of 18 chapters, the author will explain how to dealing with troublemakers and few things related to it.
This is the second book from him that I read. I can say that this book is suitable for those who love to read something light and not too wordy. Most of the points are written in short sentences and easy to digest. The author using a reflectional approach based on his own experience and observations of conflicts around him. The purpose of this book also is to encourage the readers to use it as their gateway to creating their own philosophy for dealing with conflicts, discovering their strengths, and overcoming obstacles.
I learned many things from this book, not only on how to dealing with conflicts but also why conflicts exist, how to negotiates, understanding conflicts, and how to dealing with betrayal. From this book, I also realized that sometimes conflicts cannot be avoided and every one of us will have to dealing with it whether in smaller circles or in a wider scale like in the workplace or in an organization. But the most important is how we handle it. Or the method that we used to deal with it. Whether it will makes your relationship stronger or vice versa. However, in certain conditions, it will be better to avoid any conflicts.
My favorites points are :
"Thoughts are for inspiration, rules are for memorizing."
"Conflicts exist in nature, not just human nature."
"Conflicts don't necessarily exist because bad people are present; they exist because different-natured people are present."
"Beware of times your opponents show sudden kindness and when your allies repeat unsolicited confirmations of loyalty."
Most of the points are easy to follow since it is written in short notes or bullet form, it offers a different perspective on how to dealing with conflicts. Practical, more realistic, and easier to follow. Why not? 5-stars for this book!
Facing Troublemakers: Notes on Dealing with Conflict is written by AMR Muneer Dahab, a Sudanese-Canadian writer, poet, and engineer. He develops this book to provides few ideas that will inspire and how to dealing with conflicts. Also how to dealing with troublemakers and what you should do. Consisted of 18 chapters, the author will explain how to dealing with troublemakers and few things related to it.
This is the second book from him that I read. I can say that this book is suitable for those who love to read something light and not too wordy. Most of the points are written in short sentences and easy to digest. The author using a reflectional approach based on his own experience and observations of conflicts around him. The purpose of this book also is to encourage the readers to use it as their gateway to creating their own philosophy for dealing with conflicts, discovering their strengths, and overcoming obstacles.
I learned many things from this book, not only on how to dealing with conflicts but also why conflicts exist, how to negotiates, understanding conflicts, and how to dealing with betrayal. From this book, I also realized that sometimes conflicts cannot be avoided and every one of us will have to dealing with it whether in smaller circles or in a wider scale like in the workplace or in an organization. But the most important is how we handle it. Or the method that we used to deal with it. Whether it will makes your relationship stronger or vice versa. However, in certain conditions, it will be better to avoid any conflicts.
My favorites points are :
"Thoughts are for inspiration, rules are for memorizing."
"Conflicts exist in nature, not just human nature."
"Conflicts don't necessarily exist because bad people are present; they exist because different-natured people are present."
"Beware of times your opponents show sudden kindness and when your allies repeat unsolicited confirmations of loyalty."
Most of the points are easy to follow since it is written in short notes or bullet form, it offers a different perspective on how to dealing with conflicts. Practical, more realistic, and easier to follow. Why not? 5-stars for this book!
August 19, 2021
I came by this book vía Booktasters, in exchange for an honest review.
Who hasn't been overwhelmed by their behavior expectations on a negotiation? Everyone tells us to prepare for everything and expect the unexpected, I was personally taught to plan ahead for everything I could control and try to predict my counterpart's moves and reactions, but that's pretty difficult, if not practically impossible.
This book hands us basically a list of strategies to put into practice in order to keep our cool while going through a negotiation, effective tips also, which is why I recommend it. The only thing I wasn't quite comfortable with is the fact that these great tips and pieces of advice, are listed, and while it might work well with some readers, I need a story, anecdote or something I can relate it to, so as not to feel like I should memorize every point and mentally go through each of them every time I'm in some sort of trouble.
I general, it was a good read, applicable to business and personal life, something I can go back and re-read as a manual for life, and will always find useful advice.
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Recibí este libro vía Booktasters, a cambio de una reseña honesta
¿Quién no se ha sentido abrumado por sus expectativas de comportamiento en una negociación? Todos nos dicen que nos preparemos para cualquier situación y que esperemos lo inesperado, a mí me enseñaron a planear y anticipar todo lo controlable, y a tratar de predecir los actos y reacciones de mi contraparte, pero eso es bastante complicado, por no decir imposible.
Este libro nos entrega básicamente una lista de estrategias a poner en practica para mantenernos fríos durante una negociación, y son bastante efectivos, por lo cual lo recomiendo. Lo único que no me resultó cómodo es el hecho de que estos tips y consejos, están listados, y aunque no dudo que eso puede funcionar para muchos lectores, yo necesito una historia, una anécdota o algo con lo que pueda relacionarlo, para no sentir que debo memorizar cada punto y repasarlos mentalmente cada vez que una situación se presente.
En general fue una buena lectura, aplicable a negocios y vida personal, puedo regresar a repasarlo como una manual, y siempre encontraré consejos útiles
Who hasn't been overwhelmed by their behavior expectations on a negotiation? Everyone tells us to prepare for everything and expect the unexpected, I was personally taught to plan ahead for everything I could control and try to predict my counterpart's moves and reactions, but that's pretty difficult, if not practically impossible.
This book hands us basically a list of strategies to put into practice in order to keep our cool while going through a negotiation, effective tips also, which is why I recommend it. The only thing I wasn't quite comfortable with is the fact that these great tips and pieces of advice, are listed, and while it might work well with some readers, I need a story, anecdote or something I can relate it to, so as not to feel like I should memorize every point and mentally go through each of them every time I'm in some sort of trouble.
I general, it was a good read, applicable to business and personal life, something I can go back and re-read as a manual for life, and will always find useful advice.
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Recibí este libro vía Booktasters, a cambio de una reseña honesta
¿Quién no se ha sentido abrumado por sus expectativas de comportamiento en una negociación? Todos nos dicen que nos preparemos para cualquier situación y que esperemos lo inesperado, a mí me enseñaron a planear y anticipar todo lo controlable, y a tratar de predecir los actos y reacciones de mi contraparte, pero eso es bastante complicado, por no decir imposible.
Este libro nos entrega básicamente una lista de estrategias a poner en practica para mantenernos fríos durante una negociación, y son bastante efectivos, por lo cual lo recomiendo. Lo único que no me resultó cómodo es el hecho de que estos tips y consejos, están listados, y aunque no dudo que eso puede funcionar para muchos lectores, yo necesito una historia, una anécdota o algo con lo que pueda relacionarlo, para no sentir que debo memorizar cada punto y repasarlos mentalmente cada vez que una situación se presente.
En general fue una buena lectura, aplicable a negocios y vida personal, puedo regresar a repasarlo como una manual, y siempre encontraré consejos útiles
July 28, 2021
It is said that by the time he was 16 years old, George Washington, our nation's first president, had compiled 110 rules for behavior and civil discourse in company and conversation. Here is a sampling of these rules:
1st Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
4th In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.
6th Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.
Through all of these, please note the emphasis - prescribed behavior is guided by the presence of, and in deference to, others. Washington's rules reflect a focus that is increasingly difficult to find, that is, a focus on other people rather than the narrow focus of our own self-interests.
Had Washington compiled this list today, his result would have been more along the line of Facing Troublemakers, by AMR Muneer Dahab. Unlike Washington's rules, Dahab's short book (pamphlet, really) focuses on the behavior of others and prescribes courses of action in response to this behavior. Facing Troublemakers is 52 pages of bulletized observations, suggestions and advice. With chapter headings such as "Understanding Conflicts", "Becoming a Troublemaker", and "Dealing with Betrayal", Dahab's attention is clearly placed on interaction. This modern version of Washington's rules worries less about personal comportment and more about the misbehavior of others.
Facing Troublemakers is timely, easy to read and understand, and insightful. I would have preferred that it be fleshed out - each bullet could be accompanied by an anecdote or explanation, but those who are looking for a checklist of modern business practices could do worse.
1st Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
4th In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.
6th Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.
Through all of these, please note the emphasis - prescribed behavior is guided by the presence of, and in deference to, others. Washington's rules reflect a focus that is increasingly difficult to find, that is, a focus on other people rather than the narrow focus of our own self-interests.
Had Washington compiled this list today, his result would have been more along the line of Facing Troublemakers, by AMR Muneer Dahab. Unlike Washington's rules, Dahab's short book (pamphlet, really) focuses on the behavior of others and prescribes courses of action in response to this behavior. Facing Troublemakers is 52 pages of bulletized observations, suggestions and advice. With chapter headings such as "Understanding Conflicts", "Becoming a Troublemaker", and "Dealing with Betrayal", Dahab's attention is clearly placed on interaction. This modern version of Washington's rules worries less about personal comportment and more about the misbehavior of others.
Facing Troublemakers is timely, easy to read and understand, and insightful. I would have preferred that it be fleshed out - each bullet could be accompanied by an anecdote or explanation, but those who are looking for a checklist of modern business practices could do worse.
April 28, 2021
In my culture, conflict means problem. We don't use to be assertives and direct. We behave in a passive - agressive mood and when we smell conflict, we run away on the opposite direction instead of facing it and trying to solve it.
When I grew up I learned, conflict is the opportunity to change the world and the chance to show respect, ingenuity and creativity to find solutions that satisfay both parties.
That was the reason I wanted to read this book, because I thought it was a method to solve conflicts and the chance to build a better enviroment, but I don't think it's the author's purpose, because he talks about competition, allies, betrayals, opponents and many other words that I didn't like at all.
I think some of the ideas propitiate mistrustfulness and don't cooperate to build harmony, peace, agreements in a world that need it to much.
Honestly it took me a long time to read it, and it is one of the shortest books I ever read!
I wanted to quit reading, but at the same time I like to finish things I start, so, I read it all.
I found some ideas that I liked as being flexible, think outside the box, be patient and calm, and don't take the conflict personal because you loose objectivity, be creative to elaborate your own methods to solve conflicts, etc.
Anyway, the book is like an old premises text, very concise and as the author says: to inspire instead of wanting to give lessons that must be memorized.
When I grew up I learned, conflict is the opportunity to change the world and the chance to show respect, ingenuity and creativity to find solutions that satisfay both parties.
That was the reason I wanted to read this book, because I thought it was a method to solve conflicts and the chance to build a better enviroment, but I don't think it's the author's purpose, because he talks about competition, allies, betrayals, opponents and many other words that I didn't like at all.
I think some of the ideas propitiate mistrustfulness and don't cooperate to build harmony, peace, agreements in a world that need it to much.
Honestly it took me a long time to read it, and it is one of the shortest books I ever read!
I wanted to quit reading, but at the same time I like to finish things I start, so, I read it all.
I found some ideas that I liked as being flexible, think outside the box, be patient and calm, and don't take the conflict personal because you loose objectivity, be creative to elaborate your own methods to solve conflicts, etc.
Anyway, the book is like an old premises text, very concise and as the author says: to inspire instead of wanting to give lessons that must be memorized.
September 19, 2021
Facing troublemakers
We all have to agree to the fact that like love, conflict is a universal emotion, and everyone must have felt it across all facets of life,
In relation to the above, the author Amr Muneer Dahab, a Sudanese essayist and poet who has been a prolific writer on subjects of literary criticism, cultural diversity, opinion journalism and a corporate experience brings out a Repair book for us facing conflicts.
The beauty of the book is the concise pocketbook format with 42 pages of replenishment to understand the rough terrains of the conflict and maneuver it skillfully.
The book has 18 chapters reflecting on the Why's, How to understand and dealing with conflicts and resolution.
A nutshell of the book is "Thoughts are for inspiration and rules are for memorising"
My favourite and rewarding chapters were "Allies" and " Do happy endings exist in conflicts"
The key takeaway from these chapters were to take ownership over things that are not just ours and also the cognizance of the contribution of truth from both ends.
The thoughts provide very prudent and honest advice bringing out the author''s rich experiences hailing from the region of the world's deadliest conflicts.
A crisp yet powerful Repair book
We all have to agree to the fact that like love, conflict is a universal emotion, and everyone must have felt it across all facets of life,
In relation to the above, the author Amr Muneer Dahab, a Sudanese essayist and poet who has been a prolific writer on subjects of literary criticism, cultural diversity, opinion journalism and a corporate experience brings out a Repair book for us facing conflicts.
The beauty of the book is the concise pocketbook format with 42 pages of replenishment to understand the rough terrains of the conflict and maneuver it skillfully.
The book has 18 chapters reflecting on the Why's, How to understand and dealing with conflicts and resolution.
A nutshell of the book is "Thoughts are for inspiration and rules are for memorising"
My favourite and rewarding chapters were "Allies" and " Do happy endings exist in conflicts"
The key takeaway from these chapters were to take ownership over things that are not just ours and also the cognizance of the contribution of truth from both ends.
The thoughts provide very prudent and honest advice bringing out the author''s rich experiences hailing from the region of the world's deadliest conflicts.
A crisp yet powerful Repair book
April 24, 2021
Since conflicts, fights, disagreements between two or more person in an organization are unavoidable. It happens at a point. Everyone has their standpoint that they want others to agree with it. It is necessary to learn how to deal with them with keeping the respective situation in mind. This book is completely recommendable for it.
The book simply focuses on the troublemakers, how to deal with them, what to do and what not to do in any particular situation, betrayal, etc.
I'm so lucky to read this book. The best thing I liked about it is not in paragraph format. Since it is much easier to read things in short and in-point. Its short, simple and point to point.
I don't have any experience about the practicality of the notes or tips mentioned in the book in real life but it seems genuine.
Every topic is well sequenced and easy to understand. And that's the reason I read it multiple times. It's inspiring and chapters like Negotiations, Understanding Conflicts, In the Middle of the Conflict, To Attack or Not to Attack, Dealing with Betrayal are my personal favorite.
Surely Recommended.
The book simply focuses on the troublemakers, how to deal with them, what to do and what not to do in any particular situation, betrayal, etc.
I'm so lucky to read this book. The best thing I liked about it is not in paragraph format. Since it is much easier to read things in short and in-point. Its short, simple and point to point.
I don't have any experience about the practicality of the notes or tips mentioned in the book in real life but it seems genuine.
Every topic is well sequenced and easy to understand. And that's the reason I read it multiple times. It's inspiring and chapters like Negotiations, Understanding Conflicts, In the Middle of the Conflict, To Attack or Not to Attack, Dealing with Betrayal are my personal favorite.
Surely Recommended.
February 24, 2021
I am part of an organization where February is focused on peace and conflict resolution. When I saw that book, I thought it was the perfect time for me to deepen my knowledge on conflict management. Well, I was right and I am glad I have read "facing troublemakers" by AMR MUNEER DAHAB.
The format of the book is enjoyable. It is well written and go straight to the point. Even though the chapters are short, they are thought provoking. It took me time to pause and reflect on some paragraphs. I had some wow moments and I also begin to see some things in a new perspective.
Conflicts are inevitable so it's crucial to know how to manage them effectively. I particularly loved the last chapter of the book : Do happy endings exist in conflicts?
Even though your goal when you are in a conflict is to win, you need to be compassionate as well. Knowing that "your conflict's happy ending is your opponent nightmare", you can "avoid showing overwhelming joy".
I thank Booktasters and the author for sending me a copy of this book. I highly recommend it.
The format of the book is enjoyable. It is well written and go straight to the point. Even though the chapters are short, they are thought provoking. It took me time to pause and reflect on some paragraphs. I had some wow moments and I also begin to see some things in a new perspective.
Conflicts are inevitable so it's crucial to know how to manage them effectively. I particularly loved the last chapter of the book : Do happy endings exist in conflicts?
Even though your goal when you are in a conflict is to win, you need to be compassionate as well. Knowing that "your conflict's happy ending is your opponent nightmare", you can "avoid showing overwhelming joy".
I thank Booktasters and the author for sending me a copy of this book. I highly recommend it.
January 7, 2021
Thank you to Booktasters and the author for sending me this copy!
I love the format of the book, the chapters are quite short and it's a collection of tips and pieces of advice on how to deal with conflicts and troublemakers. This format made the book very easy to read and made the information quite accessible.
I really liked chapter five (negotiations), I enjoyed the tips that the author had to offer about that topic and it felt very realistic and practical to use.
All in all, the book is very well thought out, you can tell the author planned everything in this book very carefully, from the sequence of the topics discussed in each chapter to how to approach each topic. It was a really good read.
Here are some of my favorite takeaways from the book:
"In conflicts, mastering the goalkeeper’s role is more important
than mastering the striker’s."
"Over-trust leads to betrayal pains; over-doubt leads to dilemma."
I love the format of the book, the chapters are quite short and it's a collection of tips and pieces of advice on how to deal with conflicts and troublemakers. This format made the book very easy to read and made the information quite accessible.
I really liked chapter five (negotiations), I enjoyed the tips that the author had to offer about that topic and it felt very realistic and practical to use.
All in all, the book is very well thought out, you can tell the author planned everything in this book very carefully, from the sequence of the topics discussed in each chapter to how to approach each topic. It was a really good read.
Here are some of my favorite takeaways from the book:
"In conflicts, mastering the goalkeeper’s role is more important
than mastering the striker’s."
"Over-trust leads to betrayal pains; over-doubt leads to dilemma."
March 15, 2024
Another book of Muneer! If I remember it correctly this is included in "Deep". Anyway this book focuses on conflict management and negotiation tactics. It stresses the importance of creating a renunciations list and gradually revealing items during negotiations. It also talks about recognizing who plays the "good guy" and "bad guy" roles. The book urges readers to view conflicts as chances for personal development and to tackle them head-on. It advises against avoidance and pretending not to understand, instead advocating for intelligence and finding efficient solutions. Understanding opponents' motivations is key, and continuous reassessment is necessary, without blindly following rules. The book emphasizes the support of managers and colleagues in conflict resolution. Even though I cannot totally relate to it, it's still a good short read!
May 6, 2021
The book is well written, some points I don't agree with, but its quite a nice book on conflict management and may help especially if you are into business. I always stay away from conflicts, and incase it arises, solve it at its root, though an intellectual read, there are actually some gems of wisdom throughout the book. Overall a quick, to the point book with no fluff.
November 24, 2020
A unique book in this field in terms of handling the subject from a psychological as well as practical point of view, and focusing on inspiring the reader rather than dictating direct pieces of advice.
June 3, 2021
A very good book to explain soft points and tactical plan to counter difficult situations in life.
Conflicts, allies, Negotiations and lots more.
A great read.
Thanks for booktesters.
Conflicts, allies, Negotiations and lots more.
A great read.
Thanks for booktesters.
September 28, 2021
The Book 'Facing Troublemakers - by AMR MUNEER DAHAB' gives us the Ideas to be inspired from which helps us to deal with the problems in our day to day life. The Book is about conflicts , troublemakers( which initiate them), and the way to deal them step by step.
'With troublemakers, it is not always a dispute on good and
evil definitions. Mostly, they know it and enjoy playing the
role of devil in life.' ———The Line itself is a remarkable strike.
This Book is generally intended to guide us to create our own legitimate ideas for confronting conflicts and overcoming obstacles in all type of situations, and discovering our own strength.
And mainly this book tells us to be Inspired deeply.
'With troublemakers, it is not always a dispute on good and
evil definitions. Mostly, they know it and enjoy playing the
role of devil in life.' ———The Line itself is a remarkable strike.
This Book is generally intended to guide us to create our own legitimate ideas for confronting conflicts and overcoming obstacles in all type of situations, and discovering our own strength.
And mainly this book tells us to be Inspired deeply.
September 7, 2023
A really fascinating book, one of its kind actually. Have never read a book like this.
It really is a book someone like me, who always finds herself in the middle of such troubles, should have handy. Love it & it is now my bible for work related issues! Thanks!
It really is a book someone like me, who always finds herself in the middle of such troubles, should have handy. Love it & it is now my bible for work related issues! Thanks!
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