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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, yes! While the concept of

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 increased use of technology, employees

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 and leaders try to

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 a lucky few—the good looking,

The Most Common Traps 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 is to put that guard

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 few fundamental ways to improve

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 think about change that occurs

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 12-year history of the TalentSmartEQ newsletter, and

How Successful People Stay Calm
he ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmartEQ has conducted research with more than a million

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 officer at the “Hanoi Hilton,”