One of the most common problems I help clients solve is how to work with The Type A You Can’t Trust.  The culprit might be the conniving chairwoman,  the slick salesperson or the backstabbing boss.  Usually, these “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Type A’s are found in positions of influence and power.  They show their ‘good’ face in public and bring out the snarling monster in private.

Here’s the secret to dealing with The Type A You Can’t Trust.

Their game is using inconsistent, destructive behavior to keep you off balance.  Don’t get sucked into their game.  Expect them to be CONSISTENTLY inconsistent.   Plan for their shenanigans.  When you react in a way they don’t expect, THEY will be thrown off balance.  The power shifts to you.