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4 Signs of an Exceptional Employee

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 and experience are crucial, there’s another vital quality that sets outstanding employees apart: emotional intelligence (EQ). Notably, exceptional employees possess a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and build strong

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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 fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likeable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence

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Can Anyone Be Taught Emotional Intelligence?

By Alexandria Herrera, M.S. Jack Welch’s exit from the helm of General Electric in 2001 didn’t reduce the company’s performance or the public’s curiosity about their internal practices. Most learning departments keep a watchful eye on GE’s leadership development programs, if only because GE has proved to be passionate about developing people and achieves long-term

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You Can Smell Other People’s Emotions, and They’re Contagious

Emotions are the primary driver of our behavior. Everything we experience in the world around us—no matter how small—generates an emotional response that motivates action. Sometimes emotions move us to act before we even have a chance to think rationally about them. Emotions are also contagious. The brain has a host of complex methods for

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5 Ways You Can Use Mindfulness To Fix Your Brain, Reduce Stress and Boost Performance

Mindfulness is a simple, yet effective form of meditation that enables you to gain control of unruly thoughts and behaviors. People who practice mindfulness are more focused, even when they are not meditating. Mindfulness is an excellent technique to reduce stress because it allows you to stop feeling out of control, to stop jumping from

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