--- title: Heartmanity Blog | Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity for Business (6) description: Jennifer, the Heartmanity Founder, is an Executive Coach and Relationship Strategist. Her decades of expertise in training leaders and teams give her amazing insights. Jennifer's primary focuses are authentic leadership, effective communication, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Jennifer teaches a holistic approach, specializing in transforming unproductive behaviors into emotionally intelligent actions, which creates thriving work relationships and catapults a company to success. 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Topics: Select a topic... All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ![Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity for Business](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/Jennifer%20in%20Navy_Return%20to%20Serenity.jpg) ## Jennifer A. Williams / Heartmanity for Business Jennifer, the Heartmanity Founder, is an Executive Coach and Relationship Strategist. Her decades of expertise in training leaders and teams give her amazing insights. Jennifer's primary focuses are authentic leadership, effective communication, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Jennifer teaches a holistic approach, specializing in transforming unproductive behaviors into emotionally intelligent actions, which creates thriving work relationships and catapults a company to success. ### Recent Posts: ## [*Skills to Be Culturally Responsive in the Workplace*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/skills-to-be-culturally-responsive-in-the-workplace) September 24, 2020 [![Skills to Be Culturally Responsive in the Workplace](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Collaborating-to-build-the-city-of-their-dreams-869250212_3866x2580-compressor-2.jpeg?width=600&name=Collaborating-to-build-the-city-of-their-dreams-869250212_3866x2580-compressor-2.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/skills-to-be-culturally-responsive-in-the-workplace) A colleague once saw a bumper sticker that said, “We are all connected” and it sparked a conversation. Such a simple phrase, yet with so much more depth than just those four words. Now more than ever, “We ARE all connected.” The simple phrase is a reminder that our actions and words have far-reaching and lasting effects on those around us, especially in the workplace. Our world is more culturally diverse than ever, which calls for greater responsibility to tolerate others and company responsibility to build cultural diversity and empathetic workplaces. Empathy is an acceptance of our \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/skills-to-be-culturally-responsive-in-the-workplace) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Are You More Emotionally Intelligent Than Your Boss?*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/are-you-more-emotionally-intelligent-than-your-boss) September 17, 2020 [![Are You More Emotionally Intelligent Than Your Boss?](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Business-Presentation-599900578_2125x1416-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Business-Presentation-599900578_2125x1416-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/are-you-more-emotionally-intelligent-than-your-boss) The role of a boss comes with great responsibility. Along with responsibility also comes many assumptions and expectations—one of which is that bosses have high skills because of their role. However, employees answer to their boss, a manager, or supervisor, based on *their role, not their skills*. Another assumption is that just because a person is a boss that they are also a leader, which is not necessarily true. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/are-you-more-emotionally-intelligent-than-your-boss) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Why Time Management for Moms Is a Myth*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-time-management-for-moms-is-a-myth) August 04, 2020 [![Why Time Management for Moms Is a Myth](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sorting-out-a-few-things-before-maternity-leave-903265258_2114x1423compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Sorting-out-a-few-things-before-maternity-leave-903265258_2114x1423compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-time-management-for-moms-is-a-myth) Time is a precious resource—one that we can't make more of or get back what we’ve used or lost. Moms know how priceless time is and feel time crunches all too often. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, career woman or a mompreneur, or you work part-time, the role of a mom is broad and diverse. Moms are caretakers for their children, household managers, and keepers of family schedules and routines. They are the Chief Operating Officers of a 24/7 operation. Some moms are additionally juggling careers, and volunteering. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-time-management-for-moms-is-a-myth) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Job Hunting, Changing Careers, and Crafting a Life You Love!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/changing-careers-and-crafting-a-life-you-love) July 02, 2020 [![Job Hunting, Changing Careers, and Crafting a Life You Love!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/businesswoman-on-blurred-background-holding-hand-question-marks.-1019859806_1531x688-compressor-1.jpeg?width=600&name=businesswoman-on-blurred-background-holding-hand-question-marks.-1019859806_1531x688-compressor-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/changing-careers-and-crafting-a-life-you-love) Approximately one-third of our adult lives are spent at work. Think about that for a moment. We spend more time working than any other activity, second only to sleeping. In fact, work time is estimated at about 90,000 hours over a lifetime. That's a huge slice of life... so, do you love your job!?  *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/changing-careers-and-crafting-a-life-you-love) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Skyrocket Your Results with Authentic Leadership*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-skyrocket-your-results-with-authentic-leadership) June 25, 2020 [![How to Skyrocket Your Results with Authentic Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Golden-Compass-Concept-685797114_2313x1301-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Golden-Compass-Concept-685797114_2313x1301-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-skyrocket-your-results-with-authentic-leadership) Emotional intelligence and social intelligence are no longer optional in leadership. And there are many leadership styles, yet there is only one kind of leader that raises profits *while also* growing people, engaging employees, cultivating thriving teams, and producing brilliant results. That’s authentic leadership. This leadership style can make the most significant difference. And showing up authentically as a leader clears the obstacles to success with one irreplaceable skill that outshines all others. [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-skyrocket-your-results-with-authentic-leadership) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership), [Most Popular](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/most-popular) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Successful Businesses Are Led by Solid Empathetic Culture*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/successful-businesses-are-led-by-solid-empathetic-culture) June 16, 2020 [![Successful Businesses Are Led by Solid Empathetic Culture](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Collaborating-to-build-the-city-of-their-dreams-869250212_3866x2580-compressor-2.jpeg?width=600&name=Collaborating-to-build-the-city-of-their-dreams-869250212_3866x2580-compressor-2.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/successful-businesses-are-led-by-solid-empathetic-culture) "Take the emotion out of it! This isn’t personal; it is business.” That was the response received early in my colleague's career from her boss when sharing a tough client situation. She reached out to him for guidance to talk through an issue, but he quickly diminished her need. She felt completely dismissed. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/successful-businesses-are-led-by-solid-empathetic-culture) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Crucial Qualities Leaders Need in a Time of Crisis*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/crucial-qualities-leaders-need-in-a-time-of-crisis) April 27, 2020 [![Crucial Qualities Leaders Need in a Time of Crisis](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Restaurant-owner-standing-in-his-empty-restaurant.-1212953197_1256x838-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Restaurant-owner-standing-in-his-empty-restaurant.-1212953197_1256x838-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/crucial-qualities-leaders-need-in-a-time-of-crisis) Today, inside a fired kiln, businesses and leaders sit scorched by the heat of the current crisis. Will they survive the heat? A kiln’s heat reaches temperatures upward of 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit to refine the clay and make it permanent. Crisis is a refiner’s fire, and the pandemic is applying pressure to business leaders in ways never before experienced. The rules of engagement have changed—the unexpected threat awakens us to our greatness (if we accept the invitation that can feel much more like a shove right now!) [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/crucial-qualities-leaders-need-in-a-time-of-crisis) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Working from Home? How to Organize Everyday Life with Work and Family*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/working-from-home-how-to-organize-everyday-life-with-work-and-family) April 02, 2020 [![Working from Home? 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Some people find they lack [internal motivation](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-use-internal-and-external-motivation-to-catapult-you-to-your-goals) and don't know how to function effectively with their newfound freedom. Others \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/working-from-home-how-to-organize-everyday-life-with-work-and-family) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Most Grievous Mistake in Communication*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) November 12, 2019 [![The Most Grievous Mistake in Communication](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strategizing-w-Arrows_AdobeStock_80051893-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Strategizing-w-Arrows_AdobeStock_80051893-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) To communicate, or to commune using its Greek root, is at the core of all relationships, teams, and communities. Without communication, there is no bridge from each person's private universe to another person. However, finding our way through the mazes created by our unique experiences, thoughts, emotions, [biases](https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963) (over one hundred!), assumptions, and beliefs is a feat in and of itself. Every day, life presents us with a daily puzzle: to understand and connect with ourselves, and then to others. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Be Emotionally Intelligent in Leadership*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-be-emotionally-intelligent-in-leadership) October 24, 2019 [![How to Be Emotionally Intelligent in Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Workplace-with-Teal_AdobeStock_181393186-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Workplace-with-Teal_AdobeStock_181393186-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-be-emotionally-intelligent-in-leadership) [Emotional intelligence (EQ)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence) is vital in today’s workplace. And to be an effective leader, EQ is a critical skill set to have. By recognizing and addressing your employees’ emotional needs, as well as your own, you can increase trust, morale, and productivity. Let’s explore leadership qualities and techniques for developing emotional intelligence by looking at a few real-world examples.Estimated reading time: 4 minutes [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-be-emotionally-intelligent-in-leadership) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-heartmanity-for-business/page/7) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-heartmanity-for-business/page/5) ### Free Newsletter! 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