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'At the moment I am mainly working with a small number of people or I work for myself at home so I can honestly say this blog is not directed at any current colleagues…promise! However in the past I may, just may, have worked with some people that could be called ‘drama queens’ I also may, just may, have been called this by my family once or twice, I assume it was with affection but possibly not!
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'We’ve all worked with that person who’s never happy, right? It can be a challenge to deal with these people while keeping your own mindset positive. Chronic complainers in the workplace can drag everyone down, and if you’re not careful, they can cause serious problems for your career. In my recent interview on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I address this topic and offer some helpful advice for keeping the complainers at bay.
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'Categories: Business Tips. Featured Tags: Disengagement employee success virtual assistants Virtual Professionals Here’s another nail in the coffin for those folks who like to tell me “I prefer working with in office employees because I can tell they are doing the work.” According to this article at Salon.com 70% of the United States workforce is emotionally disconnected at work.
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Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
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