Why get frustrated and stressed with others and yourself when you can be happy and thrive! Happy in Spite of People gives you proven strategies, approaches and social skills to get along with the array of personalities at work. People smarts is your advantage in a workplace where job competence and experience no longer suffice. People smarts also makes your life more joyful! “Ellen Castro’s warm and witty book welcomes you to the feline world of Mr. P and its many colorful cats who will surely remind you of people you know. As the wise and spiritually-enlightened Mr. P tries to be a friend and coach to the frightened and the narcissistic, the aggressive and the depressed, he has much to teach readers about being at peace with themselves, their Creator and some of the challenging characters who come into all our lives.” Dr. Lee Bolman, Co-author Leading with Soul and Reframing Organizations, The Marion H. Bloch, University of Missouri Chair in Leadership. This uplifting, insightful and practical parable is an essential guide in today’s edgy, challenging world. Happy in Spite of People will show you how to change your narrative to change your approach with people thus enabling improved communications, relationships and teamwork. One such narrative is that everyone is on your team for greatness – no exceptions. With this one change of perspective, everything changes. You can learn how to smile and respond to others’ behaviors instead of reacting out of frustration and anger. Most importantly, Happy in Spite of People is a salve for the weary soul in a world that feels unsafe and in chaos. The secret of being Happy in Spite of People is seeing yourself through the eyes of God – loved, wanted and needed. This light-hearted yet profound parable showers you with the truth of who you are so you can deal compassionately with yourself and with others. Your tormentors will become your mentors. The parable provides reassurance that everything works together for good. The parable introduces 12 complex human personas and personalities that are represented as cats. The cats deliver life messages and the struggles and tensions of interpersonal relationships. You know these cats. There is Hoover, the narcissist, who perceives himself as the cat’s pajamas. There is Scarlett, the drama queen, who needs to be on Paw-zac and Bondo, the fix-it cat. Get the book to get acquainted with the other 9 cats. Master your interactions with refreshing insights, proven techniques, concise tips and timeless truths for having healthier relationships. Happy in Spite of People alleviates the “mystery” of identifying various personalities and how to adjust to their style thus optimizing your interactions and creating heartfelt connections of trust. Take charge of your choices and communications to achieve better results and more success! Happy in Spite of People makes people skills practical and fun for everyone! Unwind, reflect, learn, smile and ignite your relationships while gaining a greater sense of significance, meaning, self-confidence and true success. You were created on purpose for a purpose! You are meant for greatness! You are meant to be happy! Live your greatest and most fulfilling life now! Ellen Castro, is a global executive coach and trusted business consultant, a powerhouse speaker and an empowering award-winning author. You are her purpose! Since Ellen’s messes became her miracles, she wants to help you own your choices to live an authentic, most wonderful life. Ellen Castro, Chief Energizing Officer, is a best-selling author, exhilarating speaker, a global consultant and a trusted coach. Ellen's energetic presence combined with her global business savvy and expert people smarts helps her clients achieve immediate results and lasting solutions that accelerate new heights of excellence, teamwork, resiliency and success. She is masterful at turning breakdowns into breakthroughs. Ellen's clients span 17 industries and 11 countries ranging from start-ups and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies including Ericsson, Frito-Lay, Deloitte Consulting, Adobe, BCBS, McAfee, Pizza Hut, Univision and Verizon. Ellen has touched the hearts of millions - via keynotes, radio and TV appearances as well as print media - with her motivating messages of trust and better choices to live greater and to thrive regardless of the competitive, puzzling and ever-changing landscape. Ellen earned her MEd from Harvard and MBA from SMU where she served on the faculty of the Business Leadership Center. The third edition of her book, Spirited Leadership: 52 Ways to Build Trust, awarded the International Latino Best Self-Help Book, empowers and equips readers to harness their personal power to live life unstuck and unlimited. Ellen's personal corporate experience includes leading a $90 million profit center with 500 employees for Exxon in the 1970s as well as directing the merger/acquisition and leadership development and education programs for a nationa