Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a crucial factor for individual and organizational success. Consequently, this is due to an increasing recognition that what impacts our performance most at work – and in life – is also what makes us most human. Moreover, emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions…
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Dear Leadership, This is the article that your employees wish they could send you right now. Your workplace is abruptly changing and your employees are not okay. We hear it on a daily basis. Employees are feeling disengaged, leaders are burnt out, and teams are feeling disconnected. It’s becoming harder and harder to deny that…
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There is no “I” in “Team.” We have heard this inaccurate phrase for decades as coaches try to encourage athletes and leaders try to inspire team members to work together. [1] The truth is, there is more than one “I” in team—one for each member! So, leading a team is actually a balancing act that…
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Great leaders are hard to come by. Defining what makes great leaders great is even harder. However, there are a few fundamental ways to improve your leadership skills and lead like a boss. 1. Start with your Superpowers The best leaders are those that people are naturally drawn to. A great leader might be charismatic,…
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Held as a prisoner of war for nearly 8 years, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was the senior ranking American officer at the “Hanoi Hilton,” the nickname for the North Vietnamese prison camp holding American prisoners of war (POW) from April 1965 to February 1973. During his time as a POW, Stockdale was regarded for…
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I recently saw a meme that wonderfully summed up the concept of a toxic corporate culture: How do you feel on Sunday night about going to work on Monday? It’s such a visceral question. When you think about corporate culture, it can seem like such a broad topic. But it really comes down to this–how…
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A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers wanted to know why some people are more successful than others at work, and the answers were surprising; leaders chose “personality” as the leading reason. Notably, 78% of leaders said personality sets great employees apart,…
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When it comes to communication, we all tend to think we’re pretty good at it. Truth is, even those of us who are good communicators aren’t nearly as good as we think we are. This overestimation of our ability to communicate is magnified when interacting with people we know well.
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It’s tough to hold on to good employees, but it shouldn’t be. Most of the mistakes that companies make are easily avoided. When you do make mistakes, your best employees are the first to go, because they have the most options.
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People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer—neither.
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