This causes them emotional and physical distress, such as increased pain and anxiety, which may permeate from the leader through the workplace. Most people have the capacity to acknowledge their feelings when they become angry and have the ability to self-regulate. Instead of speaking the first thoughts that pop their head they take the time to formulate a rational, constructive, and respectful response before speaking. Being straightforward is the most effective method to get through anger in a positive and swift manner. Individuals who suffer from PAPD often do not feel entitled to have strong emotions and are often incapable of dealing with them in a straightforward manner (Pagan, 2012).

For these reasons mitigating situations where the leader exhibits PAPD can be difficult. Certain things should be remembered when dealing with these individuals. It is not productive to respond to this behavior in a like manner, passive-aggressively. It is equally important not to believe words that contradict the actions observed. One has to remember that a person in a leadership position with PAPD is like a spoiled child. Unfortunately, the child is in a position of power so responses to these behaviors must be measured. A good strategy is to closely examine their...

However, in the final analysis one must remember that they are in control of their own emotions and it is just a matter of deciding if the effort of dealing with a situation such as this is worth the reward.
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