Business Power Lunch | Navigating Difficult People in Business and in Life | Presented By Speakers Bureau

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Business Power Lunch | Navigating Difficult People in Business and in Life | Presented By Speakers Bureau

Thursday, November 12, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CST)

Description

Difficult people are part of business—and life. You can avoid them, confront them, fear them, or learn how to contend on equal footing with them. This session is for those ready to choose the most productive option.

Some difficult behaviors are easy to spot, such as aggression. Others, like chronic complaining, indecision, or resistance, can be just as disruptive. All these behaviors work to keep colleagues off balance, slow progress, and drain energy from work at hand.

The key is to recognize recurring patterns and apply practical strategies that restore power balance, reduce or minimize the impact of difficult behavior, and keep business moving forward. The ultimate goal is not to change difficult people—it is to work more effectively despite them.

Macarena (Rena) Tamayo-Calabrese
Naper Settlement

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NACC Speaker's Bureau consists of professional speakers who cover a wide variety of topics such as business development, communications skills, health & wellness, sales & marketing, and more! Speaker's Bureau members present the second Thursday of every month at NACC Business Power Hour to help both Chamber & Community members grow, develop, and improve both personally & professionally.

By registering for this event, attendees acknowledge that all registrations are non-refundable. Attendance also grants the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce permission to use photos or video captured at the event for marketing and promotional purposes. Event details are subject to change