Don’t Let Difficult People Ruin Your Day

On Mar. 12, from 12 to 1 p.m., Paul Ariola of Dale Carnegie Training Eastern Virginia will present “Don’t Let Difficult People Ruin Your Day” in the third Pink Bag Luncheon of the year, hosted by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (VPCC).

Attendees will learn to recognize behaviors that disrupt team effectiveness, examine the dynamics of team dysfunction and commit to principles for maintaining the promise not to let difficult people ruin your day.

The luncheon is scheduled to begin at noon, and includes 10 minutes of business networking, where members are encouraged to make business connections and distribute business cards.

Lunch will be provided by one of VPCC’s 2015 Catering Sponsors.

The cost of the event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Members attending are encouraged to also bring business handouts, giveaways and goodie bags to display on a table in the front lobby of the VPCC. Attendees can pick up any information at their convenience.

Seating is limited. Reserve a spot by registering online at http://business.virginiapeninsulachamber.com/events/details/pink-bag-luncheon-2-12-15-dale-carnegie-2262.

The event will be held at the VPCC located at 21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 in Hampton, Va. 23666.

This is the third in the 2015 monthly Pink Bag Luncheon series. For information about the other events in 2015, stay tuned to the VPCC event calendar at www.vapeninsulachamber.com.

For additional information, contact the VPCC via email at rsmoker@vpcc.org or call 757.325.8162.

ABOUT PAUL ARIOLA

Ariola has served ten years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsmen; Psychiatric Technician. While in this role he facilitated over 5,000 hours of training on such subjects as: anger management, stress management, life skills and group therapy.

As a Certified Dale Carnegie Trainer Paul has conducted more than 2,000 hours of training in such specific areas as: Effective Communications, Human Relations, Presentations, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Customer Service and Networking and has conducted several one-on-one Executive Coaching Sessions.

ABOUT THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (VPCC) serves the Cities of Newport News, Hampton and Poquoson; and James City County and York County.

VPCC is a business association that "Connects Business with Opportunity" through Facilitation, Advocacy, Communication and Education.

In addition to helping lead the business community on public policy impacting the Virginia Peninsula workforce, the VPCC hosts a series of programs, including the annual State of the City events for Newport News, Hampton and Poquoson; the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum; Military Day, Job Fair and Recognition Luncheon; Young Entrepreneurs Academy; Pink Bag Lunches; and Business Connections, in addition to numerous business roundtables.

The VPCC is located at 21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 in Hampton. For more information, call 757.262.2000 or email info@vpcc.org.

Connect to the VPCC online at www.vapeninsulachamber.com and via LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.