Navigating hard personalities who make it their mission to ruffle feathers at work can be taxing for you and your coworkers. Here are some ways to help your colleague find more positive ways to contribute to the team and, hopefully, de-ruffle some feathers along the way.
Andrew Forrester
Expressing Work Complaints In a Positive Way
By Andrew Forrester Navigating different personalities and company cultures can be hard. Here are some ideas for managing those difficulties and avoiding the label of “downer” at work. “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” Paul J. Meyer, motivational speaker In my first… read more
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