Emotional Intelligence is the hottest leadership catch phrase, but what does it actually mean? At its core, emotional intelligence, or EQ, is a set of […]
Are You Missing Half of the Change Equation?
All types of organizations give change top priority, but studies consistently show between 50-70% of change efforts fail. It doesn’t bode well for organizational ambitions […]
Beyond The 80/20 Rule: This Formula Might Make You Rethink Time Management
Kim ran a successful professional services firm with a staff of 28 and clients in a dozen states. But when she shared her 2017 goals […]
How Rudeness Stops People from Working Together
Incivility can fracture a team, destroying collaboration, splintering members’ sense of psychological safety, and hampering team effectiveness. Belittling and demeaning comments, insults, backbiting, and other […]
Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?
Even people with many apparent leadership strengths can stand to better understand those areas of EI where we have room to grow. Don’t shortchange your […]
4 Sure-Fire Ways to Boost Your Self-Awareness
self-a·ware·ness ˈˌself əˈwernəs/ noun conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires. Understanding your leadership brand — how you’d like to be perceived […]
Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?
We recommend comprehensive 360-degree assessments, which collect both self-ratings and the views of others who know you well. This external feedback is particularly helpful for […]
Decisions Are Emotional, Not Logical: The Neuroscience behind Decision Making
There’s a detailed and systematic way to go about building vision the right way. But in general, if you can get the other party to […]
What’s The Best Leadership Advice You Ever Received?
We invited attendees of Fast Company ’s recent Innovation Festival to share the most essential lessons they’ve learned so far in their careers. “Leadership comes […]
18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence
Measuring emotional intelligence can be difficult because of its intangible nature. But Dr. Travis Bradberry has analyzed the data from the million-plus people that TalentSmart […]