Personal Connection

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Social Distancing: Today’s Pandemic and Loneliness Epidemic

Social Distancing: Today’s Pandemic and Loneliness Epidemic 1350 900 VP Legacies

From Internet memes to local news reports, the phrase “social distancing” has taken center stage following the government’s recent measures to address the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 15, 2020, the…

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What to talk about on the phone

What to talk about on the phone 668 1002 VP Legacies

According to recent research, 77 percent of people experience some level of anxiety when they talk on the phone. Forty-one percent of these people say that this anxiety is a…

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What is the personal connection crisis?

What is the personal connection crisis? 1212 788 VP Legacies

Even in a world governed by technology as an extension of our day to day lives, personal connection is a necessity that we all need. Societal pressures have created an…

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Why Empathy in the Workplace Matters

Why Empathy in the Workplace Matters 1228 808 VP Legacies

Empathy is your ability to understand someone else’s perspective by putting yourself in their shoes. In other words, it means you try to understand how someone thinks and feels without…

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What is Emotionally Intelligent Leadership?

What is Emotionally Intelligent Leadership? 1224 806 VP Legacies

The ability to lead an organization effectively involves a myriad of finely-tuned skills. One key aspect of effective leadership is having a high degree of emotional intelligence. This is what…

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Personal Connection in the Age of Social Media

Personal Connection in the Age of Social Media 1232 770 VP Legacies

The rise of social media has fundamentally changed the way we personally connect with each other. What used to be done over a landline or in-person now happens behind a…

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Personal Connection Died On Mount Everest

Personal Connection Died On Mount Everest 1220 750 VP Legacies

Mount Everest is the most glorified mountain in the world and has attracted eager mountaineers from all over. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed the summit for the…

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How Does Instant Gratification Affect Workplace Culture?

How Does Instant Gratification Affect Workplace Culture? 1222 752 VP Legacies

Have you noticed friction in your workplace or workers that seem unable to focus on long projects? Instant gratification appeals to some of the oldest parts of the human brain,…

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How to Maintain Real Connections with Your Professional Network

How to Maintain Real Connections with Your Professional Network 1214 614 VP Legacies

When was the last time you worked on building your professional network? If you can’t remember the last time you made a new professional connection or made the effort to…

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The Top 7 Tips on How to Deal With Anxiety at Work

The Top 7 Tips on How to Deal With Anxiety at Work 940 627 VP Legacies

The Top Tips on How to Deal With Anxiety at Work Most of our lives are centered around our careers. Our jobs provide money for the things we need. As…

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