TY - BOOK AU - Kosmoski,Georgia J. AU - Pollack,Dennis R. TI - Managing difficult, frustrating, and hostile conversations: strategies for savvy administrators SN - 0803968086 (alk. paper) AV - LB3011.5 .K67 2000 U1 - 371.5 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Thousand Oaks, Calif. PB - Corwin Press KW - Conflict management KW - United States KW - Local KW - Behavior modification KW - Mediation KW - Aggressiveness KW - School administrators N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-108); Defusing the angry screamer -- Dealing with embarrassment or humiliation -- Handling legitimate complaints -- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol -- Refusing to be coerced -- Discouraging the dependent personality -- Serving as mediator when friction exists -- Disabling the backstabber -- Maintaining confidentiality -- What works in all cases ER -