Category Archives: Emotional Intelligence

The ultimate science-backed guide to emotional intelligence at work

By Jessica Thiefels   June 10, 2022 Emotional intelligence is a mission-critical skill to hone for strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and connection in the workplace. It might just build some momentum that advances your career, too. Here’s all you need to know about emotional intelligence—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it … Continue reading The ultimate science-backed guide to emotional intelligence at work

3 Strategies to Manage Your Emotions and Regain Focus

Amy Drader October 16, 2021 Man vector created by vectorjuice – www.freepik.com We’ve all been there. “Something bad” happens at work or at home. It doesn’t matter what. It could be a disagreement, a missed deadline, a betrayal, or another irritation from that person who irritates you most. When this happens, it can derail most … Continue reading 3 Strategies to Manage Your Emotions and Regain Focus

Is Emotional Intelligence the Key to a Successful Career? [Infographic]

Brian Wallace August 19, 2021 Coined in 1990, emotional intelligence is a term that describes several related attributes. Included are skills like perceiving emotions (both of oneself and of others), understanding the signals emotions send about relationships, and managing emotions in a healthy way. According to author Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence is crucial to good … Continue reading Is Emotional Intelligence the Key to a Successful Career? [Infographic]

Align Your Emotional Self-Expression With Your Self-Awareness!

Achim Nowak April 23, 2021 I remember watching this video. I am happy to announce the sale of our Microchip Business, says Mike, the jovial CEO of a global high-tech micro-technology enterprise. The Microchip Business will integrate perfectly with the Mega-Microchip Trader firm, and I have no doubt that it will thrive in its new … Continue reading Align Your Emotional Self-Expression With Your Self-Awareness!

7 ways emotional intelligence can help us manage negative emotions

By Harvey Deutschendorf August 21, 2020 With COVID-19, the typical negative emotions we encounter while going about our lives have been exacerbated. We may have lost our jobs, businesses, or fear we will lose them. Worries about paying rent, staying healthy, and taking care of our families have eclipsed the concerns that many of us … Continue reading 7 ways emotional intelligence can help us manage negative emotions

4 Reasons We Need Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in Times of Crisis

Paul Keijzer August 14, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has been a colossal test of leadership across industries and geographies. Nearly every organisation has faced unprecedented challenges over the past few months, ultimately testing the values and skills of its leaders. Needless to say, in order to navigate this uncertainty, one requires courage, compassion, and mental … Continue reading 4 Reasons We Need Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in Times of Crisis

Who is to Blame for Emotional Outbursts at Work?

Stephanie McGuinn — January 14, 2020 Stress is a serious problem for employees today and its effects can cripple your organization. In this fast-paced, technologically connected business world, frustration, and work-based anxiety are rampant. Unless employers find ways to reduce workplace stress, they’ll pay the price in lost productivity, increased safety incidents and higher employee … Continue reading Who is to Blame for Emotional Outbursts at Work?

What True Leaders Know About Emotional Intelligence

Gleb Tsipursky — November 6, 2019 Follow @Gleb_Tsipursky True leaders at any level of the totem pole show their leadership primarily through emotional intelligence, knowing and managing their own emotions. After all, the only things we can control in life are our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and if we can manage those, we can lead … Continue reading What True Leaders Know About Emotional Intelligence

Why Emotional Intelligence is a Critical Skill for Your Future Workforce

Bill Benjamin — August 14, 2019 — August 14, 2019 mohamed_hassan / Pixabay For those of us in the Human Resources field, we’ve heard about the term Emotional Intelligence (EI) back in the mid-90’s when Dan Goleman wrote the eponymous book. At the time, the idea was revolutionary: that there is more to exceptional leadership … Continue reading Why Emotional Intelligence is a Critical Skill for Your Future Workforce