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We all know that living under stressful conditions has serious emotional, and even physical, consequences. So why do we have so much trouble taking action Read More

Motivated employees are the lifeblood of any successful organization. As a leader or manager, knowing how to effectively motivate your employees is essential for driving Read More

At first glance, the proposition might seem paradoxical: How can an emotionless entity like ChatGPT, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, assist in enhancing our Emotional Intelligence Read More

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, Read More

It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with happiness. After all, the “pursuit of happiness” is even enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. But happiness is Read More

Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a crucial factor for individual and organizational success. This is due to an increasing recognition that what impacts our Read More

U.S. companies spend nearly $8 billion a year on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training programs, and they accomplish very little. Organizations clearly recognize the Read More

Dealing with toxic people is undoubtedly one of life's greatest challenges. Their negativity and destructive behavior can drain your energy and leave you feeling helpless. Read More

Dimyas Perdue, Director of Military Solutions, and Gregory Campbell, PhD, VP of Law Enforcement and Government at TalentSmart Inc. were able to join Bill Banham Read More

There is no doubt that confidence can be an absolute superpower.  It's that magnetic quality that exudes self-assuredness, allowing you to tackle challenges with ease Read More

Dear Leadership, This is the article that your employees wish they could send you right now. Your workplace is abruptly changing and your employees are Read More

Emotional Intelligence training focuses on the outcomes that matter most to an organization at every level—from employees to leaders to the organization at large. Organizations: Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

  There is no “I” in “Team.” We have heard this inaccurate phrase for decades as coaches try to encourage athletes and leaders try to Read More

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 Read More

Corporate cultures are experiencing a universal challenge right now. On the one hand, we have the goals of the organization which usually center around productivity Read More

  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 Read More

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 Read More

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,” Read More

During my morning walk, I read the headline that Meta was laying off 13% of their workers--more than 11,000 people. While I didn’t personally know Read More

Every job has its unique qualities and law enforcement is no different.  The uniqueness of law enforcement is the ever-changing and never-knowing anticipation of each Read More

Growing up, I distinctly remember my grandmother always telling me that “it was all about balance.”  Even then, it was a concept that I struggled Read More

The groceries are bought, and the cooking has started.  You’ve even baked everyone’s favorite dessert early to have it ready in the freezer.  Now…it’s time Read More

Gone are the days of the 9-5 office grind. With constant growth in technology, heightened globalization, and the remnants of a pandemic that left us Read More

Younger generations tend to be much more comfortable when it comes to getting in touch with their emotions. Do we have pop music to thank? Read More

Did you realize that right this very moment, 40% of workers at your job feel excluded?  And over 60% feel like they have experienced or Read More

I recently saw a meme that wonderfully summed up the concept of corporate culture: How do you feel on Sunday night about going to work Read More

It was a fitting tribute Monday, September 19, to the woman who served as Queen of England for 70 years–one might even say an emotionally Read More

How many times have you been told to stop and just breathe? Saying this is much easier than doing it, especially in the heat of Read More

The problem with change might be simpler than we tend to make it out to be. We often talk about change as an obstacle we Read More

Resilience has not always been part of my vocabulary. For most of my life, I was lucky enough to be spared from trauma, adversity, and Read More

  How many people have you spoken with today? Chances are that most of them lied to you—and that they did it more than once. Read More

I am proud to be a member of TalentSmart, an organization that is celebrating the U.S. federal holiday of Juneteenth.  On June 19, 1865, a Read More

The relationship situation between Royal Family and Prince Harry has surfaced yet again. But is this newest situation about the Princely Brothers not getting along Read More

A front-line employee with masterful customer skills can seem like they’re performing an act of magic in mask-to-mask communication. How do they intuit what the Read More

Why emotional intelligence now? The need for Emotional Intelligence has never been higher.  There are subtle shifts taking place in this moment in time that Read More

When thinking about team agility, it might help to picture a team of whitewater rafters heading toward class five rapids. The team paddles and maneuvers Read More