Hands Down, This Is the Best Book I’ve Ever Read on Dealing with Toxic People

Struggling with toxic people? ‘Necessary Endings’ by Henry Cloud is a must-read. It’s a gem of a book. The title says it all. This book will empower you to cut ties with toxic relationships and move on with your life without the stress.

Here are two key reasons you stick with toxic people:

1. You don’t want to quit-raised with a “never say die” mentality.

2. You’re afraid of facing the future without them.

Toxic people know this and will manipulate you with pleas like, “Don’t give up on me,” or “You won’t cope without me.” But the truth is, you’ll be fine eventually.

Chapter 7 alone is worth the price of the book. Cloud breaks down people into three types: wise, foolish, and toxic.

- Wise people accept feedback — keep them close.

- Foolish people deflect blame — set limits and boundaries.

- Toxic people intend harm — get away fast.

Deny this categorization at your peril. I’m currently in a standoff with my board of management, a situation that threatens both my job and the organization itself — all because of toxic people.”

This book is a must-read for anyone dealing with toxic individuals. It’ll help you spot them a mile away.

(If you’ve read it, do you agree? What other books would you recommend?)

Pick up your copy of Necessary Endings. (it’s an Amazon Affiliate link)

Originally published at https://flexmauto.substack.com.