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Enhancing Workplace Morale: 7 Effective Employee Recognition Strategies
Recognizing employees for their contributions is pivotal in fostering a positive work culture, boosting morale, and elevating performance. However, it
Preventing Workplace Violence: 7 EQ Strategies for a Safer Environment
In the United States, incidents of violence have become alarmingly frequent in various settings, including churches, grocery stores, schools, and
4 Proven Strategies for Effective Employee Development
In today’s competitive landscape, investing in employee development is not merely a nice perk; it’s a strategic imperative for enhancing well-being,
How TalentSmartEQ’s “Developing EQ in Policing” Program Enhances De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement
As a leader at TalentSmartEQ, I helped design the “Developing EQ in Policing” program, a key component of modern de-escalation
Mental Health in the Workplace
It is common knowledge that the way a person feels is directly correlated to how they perform, thus the topic
4 Ways to Develop High Team Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Skills
Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leadership are essential for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and the overall team performance. It involves recognizing,
5 Key Strategies for Enhancing Resilience Counseling
As a Marine, resilience counseling means more than just bouncing back from hardship. To me, it is bigger than bending
Unveiling the 5 Key Advantages of Partnership in Business
Enhanced Resource Sharing: The Power of Trust and Communication Partnerships thrive on the ability to pool resources, experience, and expertise.
Realize your Potential with EQ in Action: A Targeted Way to Meet Workplace Transformation Head On
What is EQ in Action? TalentSmartEQ proudly presents “EQ in Action,” a suite of programs designed to help learners apply
Creating Inclusive Workspaces: 7 Essential Diversity Training Strategies
Develop Self-Awareness Encourage employees to explore their own biases and perceptions, improving self-understanding and empathy towards others. Self-awareness reflects our
People Who Have Emotional Intelligence Tend To Have These 7 Habits
High Self-Awareness People who have emotional intelligence tend to be acutely aware of their emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and triggers. This
The Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Effective Training Needs Assessment
What is a Training Needs Assessment? Training needs assessment is the systematic process of identifying gaps in knowledge, skills, and
Do Your Managers Have What It Takes? The Central Ingredient in Management Development Training
Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization. Today, organizations across the globe realize the significance of investing
Reasons Why Good Employees Leave: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Retention
The job market is competitive, always has been and always will be. Likewise, employee retention will remain a top priority
4 Signs of an Exceptional Employee
To stay competitive, organizations must identify exceptional employees who can contribute to their growth and success. While technical skills
How to Beat Stress and Stay Calm
We all know that living under stressful conditions has serious emotional, and even physical, consequences. So why do we have
How to Motivate Employees Using Emotional Intelligence
Motivated employees are the lifeblood of any successful organization. Consequently, as a leader or manager, knowing how to effectively motivate your
Decoding Emotions with AI: A New Age of Emotional Mastery with ChatGPT
At first glance, the proposition might seem paradoxical: How can an emotionless entity like ChatGPT, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, assist
Make Yourself More Likeable
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to
13 Things Science Says Will Make You Much Happier
It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with happiness. After all, the “pursuit of happiness” is even enshrined in the Declaration
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a crucial factor for individual and organizational success. Consequently, this is due to an
DEI Training: Why DEI needs Emotional Intelligence
U.S. companies spend nearly $8 billion a year on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training programs, and they accomplish very
The Trick to Dealing with Toxic People
Dealing with toxic people is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest challenges. Their negativity and destructive behavior can drain your energy
The 9 Habits of Remarkably Confident People
There is no doubt that confidence can be an absolute superpower. It’s that magnetic quality that exudes self-assuredness, allowing you
Dear Leadership, Your People are Not Okay
Dear Leadership, This is the article that your employees wish they could send you right now. Your workplace is abruptly
Why Focus on Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence training focuses on the outcomes that matter most to an organization at every level—from employees to leaders to
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
We often hear about Emotional Intelligence, but what exactly is it? Can it really impact our success? The answer is,
Burnt Out? Here’s How to Cope
Employee burnout is a problem that has been around for a long time. However, due to the pandemic and the
The 3 Keys to Leading Engaged Teams
There is no “I” in “Team.” We have heard this inaccurate phrase for decades as coaches try to encourage athletes
3 Things YOU Can Do to Improve Your Corporate Culture
Corporate cultures are experiencing a universal challenge right now. On the one hand, we have the goals of the organization
13 Habits of Exceptionally Likeable People
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to
The Most Common Mistakes When Giving & Receiving Feedback
Brace for it. It’s coming. Feedback is suddenly being hurled in your direction. What do you do? Your immediate reaction
3 Ways to Lead Like a Boss
Great leaders are hard to come by. Defining what makes great leaders great is even harder. However, there are a
3 Ways to Embrace & Lead Change
Change is inevitable. We all know it. And we have certainly all lived it these last few years. When we
9 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Won’t Do
My last article, How Successful People Stay Calm, really struck a nerve. It was one of the most popular pieces in the
The 3 Critical Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Held as a prisoner of war for nearly 8 years, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was the senior ranking American
The Emotional Toll of Mass Layoffs
During my morning walk, I read the headline that Meta was laying off 13% of their workers–more than 11,000 people.
The Essential Skill Needed for Law Enforcement
Every job has its unique qualities and law enforcement is no different. The uniqueness of law enforcement is the ever-changing
The Cure for a Toxic Corporate Culture
I recently saw a meme that wonderfully summed up the concept of a toxic corporate culture: How do you feel
Emotional Intelligence Tip of the Day: Psychological Safety
As mentioned in our last blog article, psychological safety is “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated
Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Psychological Safety
We’ve all been traumatized by the pandemic. So says Adria Horn, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve and
An Emotionally Intelligent Change Model
The problem with change might be simpler than we tend to make it out to be. We often talk about
How I Utilized Emotional Intelligence to Develop Resilience
Resilience has not always been part of my vocabulary. For most of my life, I was lucky enough to be
10 Things Confident People Don’t Do
In The Empire Strikes Back, when Yoda is training Luke to be a Jedi, he demonstrates the power of the Force by raising an X-wing fighter from a swamp. Luke mutters, “I don’t believe it.” Yoda replies, “That is why you fail”.
The Power of Resilience
At age thirteen, Bethany Hamilton was already deemed a prodigy destined for a career as a pro surfer. During a
How Emotional Intelligence Can Make Your Team More Agile
By Dr. Travis Bradberry When thinking about team agility, it might help to picture a team of whitewater rafters
How the US Air Force Saves $190 Million By Screening Applicants’ Emotional Intelligence
Not too long ago, the US Air Force had a massive problem on its hands. Their primary salesforce—civilian recruiters—were turning over at an annual rate of 35%.
11 Signs That You Lack Emotional Intelligence
When emotional intelligence (EQ) first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: people
7 Core Beliefs Of Great Bosses
Great bosses change us for the better. They see more in us than we see in ourselves, and they help us learn to see it too. They dream big and show us all the great things we can accomplish.
10 Habits That Will Dramatically Improve Your Life
In Hans Christian Andersen’s fable The Red Shoes, a young girl longs for a pair of pretty red shoes. She ultimately tricks the blind woman who cares for her into buying her a pair.
7 Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees
Few things are as costly and disruptive as managers who kill morale. Demotivated employees underperform and then walk out the door at the first opportunity.
9 Signs You’re Dealing With an Emotional Manipulator
We all are familiar with what it feels like to be at the mercy of an emotional manipulator. It can
11 Habits of Truly Happy People
When we think of happiness, we typically think of things that bring us immediate pleasure—a decadent meal, a favorite book,
10 Things Great Bosses Do Every Day
We’ve all heard the adage, “People don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses.” It makes great fodder for after-work
10 Habits of Mentally Strong People
Despite West Point Military Academy’s rigorous selection process, one in five students drop out by graduation day. A sizeable number
10 Bad Habits You Must Eliminate from Your Daily Routine
You are the sum of your habits. When you allow bad habits to take over, they dramatically impede your path to success.
10 Things Successful People (Who Are Actually Happy) Do Differently
Achievement rarely produces the sense of lasting happiness that you think it will. Once you finally accomplish the goal you’ve been chasing, two new goals tend to pop up unexpectedly.
10 Habits That Will Make You Much Happier
Happiness comes in so many different forms that it can be hard to grasp. Unhappiness, on the other hand, is easy to identify; you know it when you see it, and you definitely know when it’s taken ahold of you.
10 Unmistakable Habits of Utterly Authentic People
Oscar Wilde said, “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” Wilde made it sound so simple, but living with authenticity is a real challenge.
8 Paradoxical Habits of Wildly Successful People
You know what they say about opinions—everybody has one. If you want to see that truth in action, just Google “characteristics of successful people.” Some of the results will undoubtedly point to the famous Marshmallow Study at Stanford, which demonstrated that the ability to delay gratification is a key component of success.
How Complaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity
How complaining rewires your brain – your brain loves efficiency and likes to avoid unnecessary work. Repeating a behavior like
9 Things Passionate People Do Differently
Do you have enough passion in your life? Passion is the difference between playing the piano and being a pianist;
13 Cognitive Biases That Really Screw Things Up For You
The human brain is a natural wonder. It produces more than 50,000 thoughts each day and 100,000 chemical reactions each second. With this amount of processing power, you would think our judgment would be highly accurate, but that’s far from the case.
How To Break A Bad Habit—For Good
Have you ever tried to break a bad habit, only to give up in frustration? The problem isn’t that you’re
7 Things Deeply Intuitive People Do Differently
Steve Jobs once said that intuition is more powerful than intellect. As it turns out, Jobs was onto something, and the scientific community backs him up. It seems that we’ve been giving intuition far too little respect.
8 Habits of Considerate People
Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.” It’s true. Being kind and
10 Ways Ridiculously Successful People Think Differently
Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable
11 Things Organized and Productive People Do Every Day
We often confuse being productive with working as fast as we can, every second of the day. We fear that slowing down to get organized will kill our productivity
11 Surprising Habits of Powerful People
Power gets a bad rap, but only because people pursue it for the wrong reasons. When power is pursued for the right reasons, it can be a tremendous force for good.
9 Habits of Highly Emotionally Intelligent People
When emotional intelligence first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: people with
8 Ways To Get People To Take You More Seriously
Do you ever feel like nobody takes you seriously at work? If so, you’re not alone. More than 50% of people don’t feel respected at work, according to a global survey of more than 20,000 employees by the Harvard Business Review.
9 Signs Your Perfectionism Is Out Of Control
We live in a world that idolizes perfectionism. From a very young age, parents, coaches, and teachers push us to
11 Habits of Supremely Happy People
We’re always chasing something—be it a promotion, a new car, or a significant other. This leads to the belief that, “When (blank) happens, I’ll finally be happy.”
5 Signs You’re Much Smarter Than Average
Intelligence, or IQ, isn’t what you know, but rather the pace at which you acquire new information. Longitudinal studies have shown that IQ is fixed at an early age, so you’re stuck with what you’ve got.
8 Small Things People Use To Judge Your Personality
The human brain is hardwired to judge. This survival mechanism makes it very hard to meet someone without evaluating and interpreting their behavior.
14 Things Ridiculously Successful People Do Every Day
Having close access to ultra-successful people can yield some pretty incredible information about who they really are, what makes them
5 Incredible Things That Happen When You Focus On Results And People
People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer—neither.
8 Great Tricks For Reading People’s Body Language
Body language provides an amazing amount of information on what other people are thinking if you know what to look for.
8 Ways Body Language Beats IQ
When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust, but social psychologist Amy Cuddy knows first-hand how attitude can outweigh IQ.
6 Ways Nice People Can Master Conflict
When you’re a nice person, conflict can be a real challenge. Not that mean people are any better at conflict;
9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever
The further along you are in your career, the easier it is to fall back on the mistaken assumption that you’ve made it and have all the skills you need to succeed.
Master the Art of the First Impression
Amy Cuddy, a psychologist at the Harvard Business School, has been studying first impressions for more than a decade. She and her colleagues found that we make snap judgments about other people that answer two primary questions
8 Mistakes That Make Good Employees Leave
It’s tough to hold on to good employees, but it shouldn’t be. Most of the mistakes that companies make are easily avoided. When you do make mistakes, your best employees are the first to go, because they have the most options.
7 Incredible Things That Happen Once You Learn To Be Alone
We live in a world of constant contact—a place that’s losing sight of the importance of being alone. Offices are
8 Secrets of Great Communicators
When it comes to communication, we all tend to think we’re pretty good at it. Truth is, even those of us who are good communicators aren’t nearly as good as we think we are. This overestimation of our ability to communicate is magnified when interacting with people we know well.
Stress Literally Shrinks Your Brain (7 Ways To Reverse This Effect)
We all know that living under stressful conditions has serious emotional, even physical, consequences. So why do we have so much trouble taking action to reduce our stress levels and improve our lives?
12 Habits of Genuine People
There’s an enormous amount of research suggesting that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to your performance at work. TalentSmartEQ has
Why Focus on Emotional Intelligence?
Why focus on emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the “something” in each of us that affects how we manage
60% Of Your Colleagues Are Lying To You
Hw many people have you spoken with today? Chances are that most of them lied to you—and that they did it more than once. It’s a hard fact to accept, but even your closest friends and coworkers lie to you regularly
7 Things Great Listeners Do Differently
Listening is a bit like intelligence—most everyone thinks they’re above average, even though that’s impossible.And listening is a skill you want to be great at. A recent study conducted at George Washington University showed that listening can influence up to 40% of a leader’s job performance.
10 Ways To Spot A Truly Exceptional Employee
A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers
Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ
When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the
11 Signs You Have the Grit You Need to Succeed
There are a ton of qualities that can help you succeed, and the more carefully a quality has been studied, the more you know it’s worth your time and energy.
6 Things Great Leaders Do Differently
Great leadership can be a difficult thing to pin down and understand. You know a great leader when you’re working for one, but even they can have a hard time articulating what it is that makes their leadership so effective.
11 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Overcome Uncertainty
Our brains are hardwired to make much of modern life difficult. This is especially true when it comes to dealing
How to Be Calm under Pressure
Most of us have experienced that sickening moment when you realize you’ve made a serious mistake. Perhaps it was a typo that threw off a financial forecast, or maybe you forgot to reserve a venue for an important meeting that’s scheduled for the following day.
11 Tweaks to Your Morning Routine Will Make Your Entire Day More Productive
I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use a little boost in their energy and self-control.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control.
7 Things That Make Great Bosses Unforgettable
Some bosses are harder to forget than others. While bosses can be unforgettable because they make life miserable, the most memorable bosses stick with us because they change us for the better.
9 Things That Make Good Employees Quit
It’s pretty incredible how often you hear managers complaining about their best employees leaving, and they really do have something
9 Habits of Profoundly Influential People
Influential people have a profound impact on everyone they encounter. Yet, they achieve this only because they exert so much influence inside, on themselves.