When it comes to emotional intelligence (EQ), the true value of a workshop isn’t just what happens in the room, it’s what happens after. For HR and Learning & Development (L&D) leaders, reinforcing EQ learning after a training session is critical for translating insight into behavior change. Without reinforcement, even the most engaging workshop will […]
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You’ve likely heard the terms emotional awareness and emotional intelligence, and you might think they are essentially interchangeable. Another word for awareness is knowledge, and if you’re knowledgeable about something, that makes you intelligent in that area, right? Not quite. While emotional intelligence requires emotional awareness, awareness is only one part of the EQ equation.
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When promotions are paused, hiring is frozen, and compensation budgets are flat, organizations often brace for talent exits. The fear is understandable, and in many cases, justified. But here’s what’s often missed: Most people don’t leave because of the paycheck. According to iHire’s 2024 Talent Retention Report, just 20% of employees cited pay as the primary
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You can define emotional intelligence. You can even break it down into its key components and explain why EQ is a strong predictor of success in the workplace and beyond. But do you know it when you see it? Can you watch a situation unfold and point out examples of high emotional intelligence? Can you
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If you’ve been in the business world long enough, you’ve likely heard the term emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ. It’s widely known as a must-have skill in the workplace, but many business professionals still don’t even know the meaning of EQ. EQ is not just being “in tune” with how you’re feeling. The
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Of all aspects of the workplace that technology has changed in recent years, the most important one might be the way we communicate interpersonally. For decades, business was conducted largely in person or on the phone. But the development of new technologies like email, texting, and video calls–turbocharged by the pandemic and the subsequent trend
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In our recent webinar, “The Resilience Toolkit: 6 Practical Strategies for Uncertain Times,” we received some great questions from leaders and professionals seeking ways to build resilience, trust, and clarity amidst rapid change. These questions reflect what many of us are experiencing: a deep need for authentic connection, strategic support, and emotionally intelligent solutions to
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine how we work, communicate, and lead. Its rapid integration into everything from healthcare and education to finance and customer service is no longer novel—it’s the new normal. But while AI brings speed, scale, and data, its rise also introduces a critical blind spot: the erosion of
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Everyone in the business world is looking to improve their performance at work–many large organizations employ entire learning and development teams devoted to this goal. But if you’re not focusing on the right skills to improve performance, all that learning and development will get you nowhere. To get the most out of your training, you
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There are many ways to improve your emotional intelligence, but before you can take action toward enhancing EQ, you need a foundational understanding of the concept. The best way to do this is by learning the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. As your knowledge of EQ increases, you’ll become more aware of what it looks like
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