Explaining EQ Series: Perceiving Emotions (Part 1 of 4)
By now, we have all heard that Emotional Intelligence is a necessary skill for a leader. Truthfully, few people fully understand what Emotional Intelligence (or EQ) means. Most people equate emotional intelligence with having empathy for another. For example, “If I...
How to Value, Appreciate, and Respect Your Employees
4 million people, or 2.7% of US workers, quit their jobs in April of this year, earning the title of the “Great Resignation,” and breaking a 21-year old record. This mass movement in the workforce must have some great explanation, right? Workers who pushed through the...
Struggling to Manage Your Virtual Team – Part 2
A common problem that many leaders find challenging is managing their teams virtually. Are you struggling to manage your distracting work environment along with your team’s productivity? It is daunting. You are learning and adapting, which requires more time, more...
Are you struggling to manage your virtual team?
It is a common problem that many leaders find challenging. Maybe you are struggling to manage your distracting work environment along with your team’s productivity. It is daunting. You are learning and adapting, which requires more time, more focus, and more...
High Stakes Conversations Over Virtual Platforms
By our basic nature, most people have difficulty handling emotionally charged conversations. Our capacity to manage emotions, resolve conflict, and create meaningful alignment with others is not innate — it must be learned. Few people have been trained to focus on emotional management skills, however, a lack of these coping abilities can lead to damaged relationships and career setbacks.