As the concept of emotional intelligence has gone global, we’ve watched professionals founder as they try to improve their emotional intelligence (or EI) because they either don’t know where to focus their efforts or they…
Part of what makes Brown’s work appealing is how she frames her call for intense self-reflection, by acknowledging that she struggles with this process as much as anyone else. “It’s much easier to talk about…
Numerous studies have found that female professors shoulder a disproportionate amount of service work compared to their male peers. Research also suggests that students hold female instructors to a different standard than they do male faculty members, especially…
Six Seconds’ State of the Heart report identifies the 3 components of emotional intelligence that predict good decision making. Here is the story of three EQ practitioners who have struggled, and succeeded, to cultivate each…
The patriarchy, it turns out, is still more powerful than “leaning in”. This is really interesting research and a good analysis of a social problem in need of a social policy response. “Empowerment advice for…
Slavin addresses the value of creating a workplace where employees can show up as their whole selves – tears and all. By creating a workplace that does not allow people to share who they are,…
This is an interesting, concise article about the benefits working on a “Loyalist Team” can have for self-awareness. We need feedback to help match our internal view of ourselves with the external view. Source: Build…
One flawed study can’t diminish the benefits of meditation in the workplace. Source: Don’t Buy into the Backlash — the Science on Meditation Is Clear | Thrive Global
You’re taught about history, science, and math when you’re growing up. Most of us, however, aren’t taught how to identify or deal with our own emotions, or the emotions of others. These skills can be…
Here’s a work scenario many of us know too well: You are in a meeting and your manager brings up a project that needs to be assigned. It’s not particularly challenging work, but it’s time-consuming,…
Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet’s highest and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550804/the-lost-art-of-good-conversation-by-sakyong-mipham/9780451499431/
“Better living through chemistry” was a Dupont advertising slogan from the ’30s. The slogan implied that with modern science, life is easier. The hope was that technology would give us more leisure time. Technology and…
Folks who find themselves promoted into a leadership role need to prepare themselves and develop the skills so they can have a successful journey to being a strong and impactful people leader. But… Source: Making…
Enhancing EI skills can have a transformative impact on you as a leader – and can transform your other life roles as well. Using your comprehensive EQ-i 2.0 leadership report as a guide, you will learn about critical emotional intelligence skills such as self-regard, assertiveness, stress tolerance…
Self-Regard is an emotional intelligence competency that is often touted as central to effective leadership. But how is self-regard shaped by cultural currents, social norms and the complicated lives… “The conundrum is how do we,…
We live in a culture that is often uncomfortable with emotions. We are taught that strength means not expressing our emotions, or at least not expressing them too much. Writing has always been a powerful…
EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report, compares your EQ results with other leaders, and maps your EQ competencies onto a transformational leadership model. If you work in the area of leadership development, we recommend this report.
By 2020, the top ten employment skills will be emotional intelligence skills (Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum.) Research also shows that emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of workplace performance.(Journal of Organizational Behaviour,…
This curriculum is designed to strengthen your EI competencies so you can become a more effective and innovative leader. In the course, you will develop leadership skill that are highly correlated with EI competencies.
What a great group this week in Ottawa!
This three day interactive course is an opportunity for women to build critical leadership knowledge and skills…
The Emotional Intelligence Training Company
