Passive-Aggressive Communication is one of the main causes and manifestions of dysfunctional workplaces. Harmed employees note that one of their main areas of worry and rumination is trying to strategize responses to sarcastic statements, barbs, and other forms of ambivalently harmful communication.
The following titles share strategies that may support, cultivate, or model clear communication and navigate difficult conversations.
Fisher, J. (2025). The next conversation: Argue less, talk more. New York: TarcherPerigee.
Ross, L. J. (2025). Calling in: How to start making change with those you’d rather cancel. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Sah, S. (2025). Defy: The power of no in a world that demands yes. New York: One World.
Wezowksi, K. & Wezowski, P. (2018). Without saying a word: Master the science of body language and maximize your success. New York: HarperCollins Leadership.
More to consider:
Stanier, M.B. (2016). The coaching habit: Say less, ask more, and change the way you lead forever. Toronto: Box of Crayons Press.
Fenning, C. (2020). The first minute: How to start conversations that get results. London: Alignment Group.
