Any leader, entrepreneur, or anyone in business has to deal with criticism --it's part of the deal. But no one said it's easy, so when high-profile people … [Read more...]
Empathy is the Key to Emotional Intelligence– And Here’s the Key to Empathy
Emotional intelligence is a red-hot skill to build, and this one form is like rocket fuel for your leadership prowess
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...]