By Jonathan D. Marmur, MD
Controlling
the Agenda
Commandments for Dealing with Obnoxious Coworkers, Bosses & Other Difficult People
A practical guide to workplace dynamics, difficult personalities, communication and the strategic management of challenging professional relationships.
Also available as an audiobook narrated by Dr. Marmur.
About the Book
Navigating difficult personalities without surrendering control of the conversation.
Controlling the Agenda considers the professional situations that test judgment, composure and communication. It offers a direct perspective on dealing with difficult coworkers, challenging bosses and the interpersonal dynamics that can shape daily working life.
The book is positioned as another dimension of Dr. Marmur’s professional thinking and authorship—not as an extension of his cardiovascular practice.
Core Themes
01
Difficult workplace personalities
02
Communication
03
Professional boundaries
04
Conflict
05
Strategic thinking
06
Managing challenging interactions
From the Author
A note on professional dynamics.
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Formats
Available in print and audio.
About the Author
Physician, academic cardiologist and author.
Jonathan D. Marmur, MD is an academic cardiologist whose broader professional work includes clinical leadership, interventional cardiology, research, teaching and authorship.
Primary Professional Work
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By Jonathan D. Marmur, MD
Controlling
the Agenda
Commandments for Dealing with Obnoxious Coworkers, Bosses & Other Difficult People
A practical guide to workplace dynamics, difficult personalities, communication and the strategic management of challenging professional relationships.
Also available as an audiobook narrated by Dr. Marmur.
About the Book
Navigating difficult personalities without surrendering control of the conversation.
Controlling the Agenda considers the professional situations that test judgment, composure and communication. It offers a direct perspective on dealing with difficult coworkers, challenging bosses and the interpersonal dynamics that can shape daily working life.
The book is positioned as another dimension of Dr. Marmur’s professional thinking and authorship—not as an extension of his cardiovascular practice.
Core Themes
01
Difficult workplace personalities
02
Communication
03
Professional boundaries
04
Conflict
05
Strategic thinking
06
Managing challenging interactions
From the Author
A note on professional dynamics.
Client copy placeholder
An approved author statement from Dr. Marmur will appear here. This space is intentionally reserved for final publisher- or author-approved copy.
Formats
Available in print and audio.
About the Author
Physician, academic cardiologist and author.
Jonathan D. Marmur, MD is an academic cardiologist whose broader professional work includes clinical leadership, interventional cardiology, research, teaching and authorship.
Primary Professional Work
Looking for Dr. Marmur’s cardiovascular practice?
Author
Controlling the Agenda
Amazon ↗
Audible ↗
© 2026 Jonathan D. Marmur, MD. All rights reserved.
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By Jonathan D. Marmur, MD
Controlling
the Agenda
Commandments for Dealing with Obnoxious Coworkers, Bosses & Other Difficult People
A practical guide to workplace dynamics, difficult personalities, communication and the strategic management of challenging professional relationships.
Also available as an audiobook narrated by Dr. Marmur.
About the Book
Navigating difficult personalities without surrendering control of the conversation.
Controlling the Agenda considers the professional situations that test judgment, composure and communication. It offers a direct perspective on dealing with difficult coworkers, challenging bosses and the interpersonal dynamics that can shape daily working life.
The book is positioned as another dimension of Dr. Marmur’s professional thinking and authorship—not as an extension of his cardiovascular practice.
Core Themes
01
Difficult workplace personalities
02
Communication
03
Professional boundaries
04
Conflict
05
Strategic thinking
06
Managing challenging interactions
From the Author
A note on professional dynamics.
Client copy placeholder
An approved author statement from Dr. Marmur will appear here. This space is intentionally reserved for final publisher- or author-approved copy.
Formats
Available in print and audio.
About the Author
Physician, academic cardiologist and author.
Jonathan D. Marmur, MD is an academic cardiologist whose broader professional work includes clinical leadership, interventional cardiology, research, teaching and authorship.
Primary Professional Work
Looking for Dr. Marmur’s cardiovascular practice?
Author
Controlling the Agenda
Amazon ↗
Audible ↗
© 2026 Jonathan D. Marmur, MD. All rights reserved.
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