What do you think of when you hear the term emotional intelligence? It’s a big concept that can be difficult to define in simple terms. We could all probably describe what emotions are, as well as what intelligence is. But the two words together complicate things a bit, and might even seem contradictory. Fortunately, experts…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional leadership qualities like strategic vision and technical expertise are no longer sufficient. Our 2025 State of EQ report found that leaders are striving to balance operational efficiency and cost reduction with the need to engage and retain their workforce, reflecting a dual focus on organizational sustainability and human-centric…
Are You Even a Leader If You Aren’t Using Emotional Intelligence? Read More »
It shouldn’t be news to anyone by now that emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is a fundamental skill for professional success. Technical skills, intelligence, and overall competence may get you in the door, but rising to the top requires the more nuanced, relational and interpersonal skills encompassed by EQ. In order to harness…
The 4 Components of Emotional Intelligence and How to Harness Them in the Workplace Read More »
When you think of a good leader, what qualities come to mind? In the workplace, we often consider intellectual intelligence, competence, and technical expertise the most important skills for employees. In fact, most leadership positions are given to employees who are performing the tasks of their current job well. Research shows, however, that specific skills…
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: What’s the Connection? Read More »
We’ve all heard of IQ–who hasn’t gone online and taken an IQ test, or met someone extremely smart and successful and wondered what their IQ is? You may have seen or heard the term EQ and wondered if it’s related to IQ. In a way it is, as it is also a measure of intelligence,…
EQ vs. IQ: Which One Matters More? Read More »
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert series; it was a cultural movement. To a packed house at her last concert on December 8th she kicked off the night by saying, “We have toured the entire world with this tour, we have had so many adventures. It has been the most exciting, powerful, electrifying,…
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Lessons in Connection, Empathy, and Influence Read More »
Enhanced Resource Sharing: The Power of Trust and Communication Partnerships thrive on the ability to pool resources, experience, and expertise. However, effective resource sharing goes beyond mere transactional exchanges; it requires a foundation of trust and open communication. Consider this example: At a large multinational pharmaceutical company, the Sales and Product Development departments have identified…
Unveiling the 5 Key Advantages of Partnership in Business Read More »
I recently saw a meme that wonderfully summed up the concept of a toxic corporate culture: How do you feel on Sunday night about going to work on Monday? It’s such a visceral question. When you think about corporate culture, it can seem like such a broad topic. But it really comes down to this–how…
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When Dr. Jean Greaves and I set out to write our recent book on teams and emotional intelligence, we started with a review of the substantial amount of data TalentSmartEQ had collected over the last decade in our work with teams. We analyzed the data from the hundreds of teams (and thousands of team members)…
The 3 Most Common EQ Mistakes Teams Make Read More »
The study and practice of emotional intelligence isn’t new. Daniel Goleman’s seminal work came out in 1995. However, with a newfound focus in 2022 on what it means to be human at work, there is a lot being written and discussed and we thought it might be helpful to dispel some myths and misconceptions about…
Emotional Intelligence – Myths & Misconceptions Read More »
