There are plenty of ways to lead from the heart and showcase your emotional intelligence (or not–I’m eyeballing you, Capitol Hill). There are just as many excuses for not … [Read more...]
The 5 Keys to Finding the Right Mentor
You've heard plenty about the power of mentors, but lasering in on and landing the right one can be tricky. Here's how.
Bill Gates has his Warren Buffett. Luke Skywalker has his Yoda. Kanye West has his, uh, Kanye West. You’ve read or heard much on the power and importance of mentors. … [Read more...]
9 Signs Your Workplace Is Emotionally Unintelligent and What to Do About It
Research shows many fleeing corporate America are driven to do so by increasingly low emotional intelligence in the workplace. And who's taking flight will surprise you (not).
Here’s a troubling trend. Other than fidget spinners I mean. Research among those recently leaving corporate life indicates a surprising thread. Guess what strength … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Uses This 1 Emotionally Intelligent Sentence to Sell His Team on His Biggest, Boldest Ideas
Getting support for your ideas can be exhausting, but Jeff Bezos offers 9 words of assistance
Jeff Bezos is most certainly an idea guy. His concept of selling books online evolved into one of the biggest ideas in history. Making space an accessible destination for … [Read more...]
The Most Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Act on These 8 Warning Signs From Employees
Having superb emotional intelligence takes the ability to spot what many others miss
As a leader forever interested in bolstering my EQ, I've long kept a quote from cosmetics titan Mary Kay in mind: "Everybody has a sign around their neck that … [Read more...]
9 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Never Say
Sometimes saying the wrong thing just makes you look emotionally (and intellectually) dumb
Leaders have enough to worry about without worrying about saying the wrong thing. But not all verbal violations are created equal. Sometimes saying the wrong thing just makes … [Read more...]
Want to Look More Intelligent Without Being Superficial? Science Says Do These 7 Things
These seven tips will boost your perceived intelligence without sacrificing your dignity
Much has been written of late (including by me) on the importance of emotional intelligence. But don't forget the role that plain old intelligence plays in your success too, … [Read more...]
What I Learned About Emotional Intelligence After Taking a Psychologist-Designed EQ Test
Emotional intelligence as a leadership skill is only growing in importance. Here's how to grow yours.
We've now all heard enough about emotional intelligence that we know it must be part of our repertoire as a leader, co-worker, parent, and friend. But emotional … [Read more...]
Want to Always Look Competent at Work? Avoid These 5 Bad Habits
We can all easily fall into any one of these traps. Keep from falling in This just in--work is hard. It's difficult enough to show up how we'd like: as confident … [Read more...]
Wonder How Emotionally Intelligent You Are? This 1 Airplane Behavior Is a Telltale Sign
When you go from person to passenger, what signals do you send?
We can learn a lot about the human condition when riding together in a metal tube in the sky. To me, every flight is like a giant microcosm of who we really are--the … [Read more...]
