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Snakes! How to Spot, Stop & Survive Toxic Connections

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Attract less snakes and more ideal connections by becoming more connectable, take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/

In an episode inspired by a recent LinkedIn post, John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach discuss the various types of toxic connections, or 'snakes', that can infiltrate your professional network.

They explore the characteristics of 5 types of snakes: takers, underminers, thieves, saboteurs and dead weights. John and Rudolf also discuss personal experiences of encountering such people.

5 strategies to protect yourself from snakes are discussed and they emphasize the importance of trusting one's instincts and recognizing red flags to protect oneself from negative influences.

Connect with John and Rudolf here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-connects/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

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7 Jul English South Africa Business · Careers

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