Mike speaks with Health & Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman about how to handle people you don’t get along with during the Christmas season.

Difficult personalities are hard to avoid—whether they’re colleagues, friends of friends, or even family—but there are practical techniques that can make those encounters far less stressful.

And the best part? If you can manage them at Christmas, you can manage them any day of the year.

Dr Lishman shares her key tips for staying calm and navigating prickly situations this festive season.

Mike speaks with Health &amp; Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman about how to handle people you don&rsquo;t get along with during the Christmas season.
Difficult personalities are hard to avoid&mdash;whether they&rsquo;re colleagues, friends of friends, or even family&mdash;but there are practical techniques that can make those encounters far less stressful.
And the best part? If you can manage them at Christmas, you can manage them any day of the year.
Dr Lishman shares her key tips for staying calm and navigating prickly situations this festive season.

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Dealing with people you don’t like at Christmas

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 8th December 

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski — whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines — to break down three headline-making stories.

First, Democrats are preparing to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, a move aimed at stopping health insurance premiums from soaring for millions of Americans.

Then, a lighter but no less buzzy moment: Prince Harry was booed on The Late Show after taking a swipe at former President Trump during a tense exchange with Stephen Colbert.

Finally, they examine comments from U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, who is urging allied nations — Australia included — to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, a push that could reshape global security priorities.

Mike speaks with veteran political journalist A.G. Gancarski &mdash; whose bylines span the New York Post, Washington Post, Washington Times, and major national magazines &mdash; to break down three headline-making stories.
First, Democrats are preparing to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, a move aimed at stopping health insurance premiums from soaring for millions of Americans.
Then, a lighter but no less buzzy moment: Prince Harry was booed on The Late Show after taking a swipe at former President Trump during a tense exchange with Stephen Colbert.
Finally, they examine comments from U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, who is urging allied nations &mdash; Australia included &mdash; to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, a push that could reshape global security priorities.

A.G. Gancarski -  Affordable Care Showdown, Royal Backlash & a Global Defence Push

A long-awaited report has confirmed what many Australians suspected: when it comes to federal board appointments, merit has often been overshadowed by mateship.

The Briggs Review exposes the extent of suspected nepotism, with author Lynelle Briggs finding that current processes don’t always deliver the best person for the job.

Mike speaks with Credibility Expert Dr Neryl East, who says the findings deal yet another blow to public trust in government.

“It’s one thing to suspect ‘jobs for mates’, but it’s another when a major report reveals just how widespread it really is,” she says. And while a new government framework is on the horizon, confidence may be hard to rebuild—especially with many of Briggs’ recommendations unlikely to be adopted.

A long-awaited report has confirmed what many Australians suspected: when it comes to federal board appointments, merit has often been overshadowed by mateship.
The Briggs Review exposes the extent of suspected nepotism, with author Lynelle Briggs finding that current processes don&rsquo;t always deliver the best person for the job.
Mike speaks with Credibility Expert Dr Neryl East, who says the findings deal yet another blow to public trust in government.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one thing to suspect &lsquo;jobs for mates&rsquo;, but it&rsquo;s another when a major report reveals just how widespread it really is,&rdquo; she says. And while a new government framework is on the horizon, confidence may be hard to rebuild&mdash;especially with many of Briggs&rsquo; recommendations unlikely to be adopted.

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