Edgar Miller, general manager of Truck Enterprise, Inc., gave a presentation on emotional intelligence with staffing issues, marketplace competition, budgeting, strategic planning and team development. Photo by Lindsey Kolb.

Local Businesses Lead Organizational Seminar

From large corporation to a one-stop shop, local businesses in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County came together at ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Friday, Nov. 4, to discuss the challenges of the current economy and its impact on business in the Shenandoah Valley.

Edgar Miller, general manager of ., gave a presentation on emotional intelligence with staffing issues, marketplace competition, budgeting, strategic planning and team development.

“People have become too busy with text and words,” said Miller. “[The decrease] of face-to-face interaction can lead to oversensitivity and self doubt in the workplace.”

A panel discussion delved into emotional intelligence’s impact on transactions, affirmation of employees and being an emotional leader. Panelists included Keith May of , Randy Seitz of , Carole Persinger of , and Brent Trumbo of .

Representatives in attendance

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