Productivity & Performance

How to Test EQ

How to Test for EQ: A Complete Guide

Think about the best leader you’ve ever worked with. Chances are, what made them stand out wasn’t just their technical skills. It was likely their ability to stay calm under pressure, really listen to others, manage conflict well, and bring out the best in everyone around them. That’s emotional intelligence, or EQ. Emotional intelligence is…

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Employee Recognition

Enhancing Workplace Morale: 7 Effective Employee Recognition Strategies

Recognizing employees for their contributions is pivotal in fostering a positive work culture, boosting morale, and elevating performance. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. To have their intended impact, recognition efforts must be intentional, personalized, timely, and embedded into the workplace culture. In other words, we need an integrated approach. Here…

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training needs assessment

The Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Effective Training Needs Assessment

What is a Training Needs Assessment? Training needs assessment is the systematic process of identifying gaps in knowledge, skills, and competencies within an organization. It helps determine the training requirements necessary to bridge those gaps and enhance individual and organizational performance. A well-executed training needs assessment ensures that training programs are targeted, relevant, and aligned…

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Leadership

4 Signs of an Exceptional Employee

  To stay competitive, organizations must identify exceptional employees who can contribute to their growth and success. While technical skills and experience are crucial, there’s another vital quality that sets outstanding employees apart: emotional intelligence (EQ). Notably, exceptional employees possess a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and build…

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How to motivate employees

How to Motivate Employees Using Emotional Intelligence

Motivated employees are the lifeblood of any successful organization. Consequently, as a leader or manager, knowing how to effectively motivate your employees is essential for driving productivity, engagement, and overall performance. Furthermore, in this blog post, we will explore the art of employee motivation and how emotional intelligence (EQ) can serve as a powerful solution. Additionally,…

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Productivity and Performance

9 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Won’t Do

My last article, How Successful People Stay Calm, really struck a nerve. It was one of the most popular pieces in the 12-year history of the TalentSmartEQ newsletter, and it has been read more than a million times on my Forbes blog. The trick is that managing your emotions is as much about what you won’t do as it is about…

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Team Collaboration

How to Address the Elephant in the Room

There you are, just sitting in the conference room minding your own business and waiting for the meeting to start. Then in it comes—a gray 10,000-pound trunk-swinging monstrosity. To your dismay, it plants itself firmly in the center of the room. The meeting begins as expected, but everyone’s attention is drawn to the unwelcome centerpiece….

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