With pressure on the mind and body, job performance and interpersonal relationships suffer.

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The CCL study also showed that executives with BMIs of 25 and under (indicating a person of normal weight) got higher ratings for interpersonal skills and task performance than peers who had BMIs over 25.

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But, this research suggests, a little extra edge can be gained in both performance perception and interpersonal relationships by projecting a fit, trim image .

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As the late Richard Hackman pointed out, even if interpersonal difficulties occasionally undermine team performance, it does not follow that the best response is to help team members fix their relationships.

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In a company that prides itself on having a deep bench of executive talent, she stands out as an exceptional mix of diverse experience, demonstrated performance, and picture-perfect interpersonal skills.

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The National Adult Literacy course addresses a broad range of skills including reading and writing, basic numeracy, listening actively and responding appropriately, developing ICT skills and self-strategic learning, applying problem-solving techniques to real life situations, engaging in critical and consensual discussion, planning performance to attain goals and enhancing interpersonal skills to improve teamwork.

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