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The Ed Mylett Show · May 30, 2026 · 1h 39m

How to Deal with Difficult People Without Losing Yourself

Charles Duhigg, Chuck Weisner, Ed Mylett, Emmanuel Acho, Jefferson Fisher

Ed Mylett brings together communication experts to tackle dealing with difficult people. Jefferson Fisher offers practical phrases for passive-aggressive situations, Charles Duhigg breaks down the science of better communication, Emmanuel Acho argues for facing hard conversations, and Chuck Weisner teaches the art of transformative listening. Mylett caps the episode with his framework of 'emotional maturity' and avoiding the trap of stepping into others' chaos.

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Highlights

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Communication Is an Underrated Skill
Charles Duhigg explains why communication is one of the most underrated skills in life and business, backed by science.
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Real Connection Requires Honest Conversations
Emmanuel Acho challenges listeners to stop avoiding hard conversations, because real connection lives on the other side of honesty.
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Listening That Makes People Feel Understood
Chuck Weisner teaches the art of listening so well that people feel more understood than ever before.
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Editorial

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Your Emotional Home
Ed Mylett explains that you always choose whether to enter someone else's emotional chaos; it's not their decision.
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The Race to the Bottom
Escalating anger or reactivity with difficult people guarantees you lose.
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