Tony Deblauwe

Tony Deblauwe


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During his career in Human Resources, Tony Deblauwe has worked through many complex people and business challenges to yield lasting results for customers. His interest in high-tech and how technology impacts people has given him insight into what it takes for people to succeed in a virtual economy.

Tony grew up in an eclectic family just a few blocks from Apple in the suburb of Cupertino, California. The son of Belgian immigrants, his father is a former college professor of art, language, and history. His mother is an entrepreneur having worked in haute couture fashion.

Tony has practical, in-the-trenches experience in human resources and organizational development. He has a master’s degree from University of San Francisco, is a certified coach, and a Master Career Director. Additionally, he has authored articles for “CareerSource Magazine” and the Northern California HR Association. Tony is a board member and Director of Innovation for Career Directors International, the premier educational and credentialing organization for career professionals.

Tangling with Tyrants: Managing the Balance of Power at Work

Tony Deblauwe
PageFree Publishing (2009)
ISBN 9781589615786
Reviewed by Tyler R. Tichelaar for Reader Views (7/09)

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Synopsis: Do you dread going to work because of a difficult and demanding boss? Quitting is not always an option and feeling like a victim of a bad boss only robs you of productivity, job satisfaction, and power.

Career strategist Tony Deblauwe has spent years coaching weary employees how to manage a difficult boss, and he has compiled his experiences into this indispensable guide. Tangling with Tyrants®: Managing the Balance of Power at Work offers practical techniques that show you how to build a communication process that will turn things around to help you build successful outcomes.

You'll get guidance on:

· Addressing direct and indirect bad boss behaviors
· Developing the right approach with your boss
· Achieving mutually beneficial outcomes