Lost in Emotions?
The concept of emotional intelligence has been popular in corporate circles since the late 1990s, after the release of the best-selling book Working with Emotional Intelligence (Bantam; $28) by...
View ArticleConflict Free: How to Become Emotionally Intelligent in the Workplace
Think smart, work smart. (Image: Thinkstock) It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? I mean, “emotional intelligence”? Aren’t emotion and intellect two very different things? Not anymore. Emotional...
View ArticleWhy We Should Be Grateful for Our “Haters”
When you spend as much time on Twitter and Facebook as I do, you know that there are certain recurring, seemingly universal themes in your stream of tweets and status updates. One of the most...
View ArticleHi, Hater: Squashing Workplace Beef from Start Can Ensure Less Drama in the End
(Image: Thinkstock) So you wake up, put on your fiercest business attire, walk into your office ready to take over the world and BAAAAAM … the hater is in your face ready to give you a daily dose of...
View ArticleThe Key to Your Career Advancement: An Emotional Intelligence Mentor
(Image: Thinkstock) It’s often said that emotional intelligence (EI) is valuable for anyone who wants to be a leader, especially for women. We are often quick with the emotional response or approach to...
View ArticleLeadership Handicaps: 5 Surefire Signs You Can’t Be Trusted at the Helm
(File) I’m a young professional with what I hope is a long, enriching career journey ahead of me. However, I’ve found that in the somewhat short time I’ve been a certified 9-to-5er, I’ve learned the...
View ArticleHow To Manage Emotions In The Workplace
It’s happened to us all. Whether we admit or not, we’ve all had the experience of getting our feelings hurt at work. A lot of times, it is our direct supervisor who is usually the culprit. Sometimes...
View ArticleAre Your Emotions Sabotaging Your Success?
Psychology Today defines emotional intelligence as “the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.” The concept has three distinct components: 1. Emotional awareness,...
View ArticleHow to Handle the Emotions of Racial Injustice While at Work
(Image: Thinkstock) As our country sits enraged about numerous moments of injustice, racial tension and police brutality, we still have to get up, go to work and “wear the mask.” For some in the Black...
View Article5 Strategies for Building Your Emotional Intelligence
It’s fascinating that although your intelligence quotient (IQ) may be a filter used to determine intellectual capacity, your emotional quotient (EQ) may be far more important to your success, says...
View ArticleDr. Vikki Johnson Unleashes ‘Soul Wealth’ on Entrepreneurs
‘Soul-wealth‘ is abundance, compassion and authentic being-ness with ourselves first and then others. Dr. Vikki Johnson takes us on a transformative journey of growing into our best selves from the...
View Article5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Cultivate Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurs can really benefit from being emotionally nimble. Building reputable brands, communicating their expertise, negotiating, collaborating, and networking are all part of the daily grind and...
View ArticleLearning Soft Skills in Childhood May Prevent Hard Problems Later
Boy putting money in donation jar(Image: File) Academic learning is usually in the spotlight at school, but teaching elementary-age students “soft” skills like self-control and social skills might help...
View ArticleHiring Emotionally Intelligent Employees Is Crucial To Growing Your Business
Determining who you hire for a job plays a big part in forming your company’s culture. Beyond reviewing a candidate’s résumé there are certain questions that you should ask in order to find out if that...
View ArticleSTFU and Do Your Job
We are a vocal generation and have been encouraged to express ourselves and share our viewpoints. This freedom of speech is empowering for sure, and I’m a big fan of letting opinions be known,...
View ArticleBlack Emotional Intelligence (BEI) for Executives
The following was written by James C. Wadley, Ph.D.: As a licensed professional counselor and marriage, family, and sexuality therapist, I frequently work with back executives who struggle to make...
View ArticleSocial Skills Curriculum May Prepare Tots for Job Success
“It’s all about emotional intelligence,” my friend Stephanie said when I visited her last week in Washington, D.C. We were talking about the ability to thrive in the workplace and the challenges that...
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