In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders who can quickly adapt to change and bounce back from setbacks are more valuable than ever. But what allows good leaders to be flexible and welcome change without showing signs of resistance?
The answer lies in developing emotional intelligence and building resiliency muscles.
Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes
Posted in Business and Leadership
Procrastination is a common struggle that affects scores of people. It hinders productivity, effectiveness, and even personal growth. It kept me stuck for years; I only beat procrastination at its own game after discovering why I procrastinated.
Understanding the different types of procrastination helps to develop strategies to overcome it. Here are real-life examples and practical solutions to empower you to eliminate procrastination more effectively.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective, Emotional Intelligence & Fitness
Many people don’t recognize that a lack of leadership is like absentee parenting. Employees have little guidance so they often feel lost. Many times, the disconnect and absence of leadership create high turnover and loss of talent. Employee engagement and high performance are the direct benefits of emotionally intelligent leaders who stay connected with the pulse of a company through regular contact with their employees.
So if you think a lack of presence is acceptable, think again. Every leader needs key EQ skills to lead successfully.Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
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In today's competitive market, companies must stand out to be successful. And leaders need to lead effectively to aspire purpose, right action, and retain their talent. With the dramatic rise of virtual meetings and digital interactions, the importance of personal connections is often overlooked—even forgotten.
However, one kind of communication that plays a crucial role in our interactions in the workplace is nonverbal communication. It's a silent language packed with valuable intel. Every great leader has fine-tuned their communication style with empathy and mastered nonverbal cues!
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Managing a team is challenging—and rewarding! In my many years of experience working with companies, I've found the biggest missing component in building effective teams is emotional intelligence in both the leaders and team members. Nothing can substitute for emotional intelligence when it comes to leading and managing a team.
In today’s workplace, most employers value emotional intelligence (EQ) over intelligence for good reason. Emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in success. Find out how to use essential and foundational EQ skills to empower your teams.
Estimated reading: 4 minutes
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Imagine wanting—even excited—to go to work every day? Picture a work environment where every voice matters, challenges are met with supportive understanding, teams are effective, and successes are celebrated. Seem too good to be true?
This vision isn't just a dream—it's what happens when companies choose to support empathetic leadership.
Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes
Posted in Business and Leadership
By now, everyone has had a taste of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let's face it—there's no stopping technology and AI from reshaping our lives and the work landscape. Yet, the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) and people skills is becoming more relevant than ever. There are certain things machines simply cannot duplicate.
People skills (often referred to as "soft skills") are no longer nice-to-have attributes. They are essential for professional success in 2024. Company leaders are insisting on them in new hires at an unprecedented rate!
Estimated reading: 7 minutes
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Diversity. Inclusion. We hear a lot about these concepts but what do they really mean? And how can company leader and managers do their part to create workplaces of acceptance, cohesiveness, and connection?
The meaning and practice of diversity and inclusion in the workplace have significantly evolved. They have progressed beyond just hiring people of different ethnicities, genders, religions, and backgrounds. It's no longer about just being compliant!
Estimated reading: 8 minutes
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If you’re in customer service, you’re familiar with customers waiting on hold, agents swamped with calls, and navigating challenging customer emotions. Unfortunately, those calls can end in apparent dissatisfaction. See how empathy can transform your customer service!
Estimated reading: 7 minutes
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Leadership styles play a pivotal role in shaping a company’s success and dramatically impact the work culture.
One commonly used style is autocratic leadership, easily recognized by a leader who makes unilateral decisions without seeking input from others. While this approach can be necessary in some situations, in our modern business, the Millennials—the largest generation in today's workplace—are challenging this traditional leadership style. Therefore, it's essential to recognize both its pros and cons and how to apply it sparingly and effectively.
Estimated reading: 9 minutes
Posted in Business and Leadership
