1619: History is in the land, part I
It’s about land, family, and intergenerational knowledge. It’s also about the right to own and profit from the land you work. Episode five of 1619 is divided into two parts both called “The Land of…
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1619: Not “bad blood,” but bad healthcare
This episode is about healthcare. Going back to 1866 it introduces listeners to Rebecca Lee Crumpler who was the first Black woman to become a doctor in America, and it progresses through time from there.
1619: Pleasure and pain in the history of Black music in American popular culture (3)
Episode three of 1619 with Nikole Hannah-Jones is narrated by Wesley Morris. Morris starts cutting vegetables in his friend’s kitchen and listening to a “Yacht Rock” playlist. He says that these songs are often framed…
Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students’ academic success
The ability to understand emotions contributes almost as much to students’ grades as their IQ. Past studies show two personal qualities are important for student academic success – intelligence and conscientiousness.IQ scores explain about 15%of the differences between students’ grades. Conscientiousness, such as having the diligence to do enough study, explains about 5%.
1619: Rethinking the economic history of America (2)
Have you ever thought about parallels between the Panic of 1837 and the economic crash of the early 2000s? In episode two of 1619, “The Economy that Slavery Built,” Nikole Hannah-Jones disrupts mainstream narratives about…
Can your EQ help your IQ?
We enjoyed this article from Psychology Today about how Emotional Intelligence might play a bigger role in academic success than organization, and almost as big a role as IQ. It is written by Carolyn MacCann,…
1619: Part of anti-racism work is being critical of mainstream historical narratives
In 1619 The White Lion arrived on the shores of Point Comfort. This is where listeners join Nikole Hannah-Jones at the beginning of the first episode of 1619, “The Fight for a True Democracy.” She…
Business skills webinar, Resolve Collaboration Services
July 15th, 2020 (1 Hour Event)12:00PM – 1:00PM (ET) How much do you really know about Emotional Intelligence, which the World Economic Forum has identified as a TOP 10 workplace competency for 2020? What is…
Structural racism, defensiveness, and white fragility, by Dr. Robin DiAngelo
White people are commonly defensive about race and racism. This is an important clue to the inner working of how people are socialized. Progressive white people can be the worst. This video is great. University…
What Learning & Development professionals need to know
Join David Cory, M.A., a Leadership Development Coach, Trainer and Consultant whose work is based on emotional intelligence, as he guides you on an interactive examination of the topic and provides tools you can use…
Visual intelligence for emotional intelligence
In 2016 Amy Herman published her book, Visual Intelligence: Sharpen your Perception, Change Your Life. It is based on her seminar, “The Art of Perception,” which she delivers to a wide-range of professionals. When I…
How a humanities degree will serve you in a disruptive economy
I don’t know why we call them “soft skills.” They’re certainly not easy to learn, although they are as valuable and necessary as the skills doctors use in surgery, bankers use to assess risk and…
CPHR BC & Yukon webinar: Emotional Intelligence for Today’s Leadership
Presenters: David Cory, B.Ed., M.A., and Jill Cory, B.A., author, of Emotional Intelligence Training Company Inc. Date: June 25Time: Log-in: 9:15 – 9:30am (PST); Presentation: 9:30am – 10:30am (PST)Format: Online – Live WebinarCost: free for CPHR BC &…
EQ for breakfast series
How can developing the emotional intelligence skills (EQ) of your people increase your organization’s bottom-line metrics? How can EQ increase employee engagement, attraction and retention of top talent? How can EQ improve the leadership of…
EQ assessment: how we measure emotional intelligence
Get assessed, get a report, plus a one hour debrief and a 30 minute coaching session. Assessment of your emotional quotient, or [EQ], is not an end in itself. It’s a means to an end….
Why Your Company Needs EQ Training – Coaching By Karen
Are you one of the many companies considering EQ training for your staff but you’re not sure it’s worth the investment? Find out why EQ is cost-effective. Source: Why Your Company Needs EQ Training –…
Centered Leadership program at Banff Centre
This leadership program is an immersive experience at Banff Centre and looks very cool. The benefits include: greater self-awareness, an expanded repertoire of practices as a leader…
Empathy toolkit, as part of a design course
IDEO does cool work, and here they highlight design principles, including empathy…
Get certified in Vancouver
Some people have them. Some people learn them. Emotional intelligence assessment can help you, and with certification, you can help…
Leadership at the Schulich School of Engineering
Love these engineering students taking part in the Schulich School of Engineering Leadership Program, we had a blast today! And at my alma mater, U of C!
EI Certification in Calgary
An EI certification course with the Emotional Intelligence Training Company in Calgary!