During my morning walk, I read the headline that Meta was laying off 13% of their workers–more than 11,000 people. While I didnât personally know anyone impacted by this, I felt myself frown down at my phone as I continued reading. For a moment, I noticed my shoulders tense up. This was the same headline […]
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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 call. Every day presents a new level of uncertainty for law enforcement officers. This uncertainty includes effectively managing diverse communities of different personalities, races, cultures, generations, etc. Within these communities,
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The groceries are bought, and the cooking has started. Youâve even baked everyoneâs favorite dessert early to have it ready in the freezer. NowâŠitâs time for a serving of emotional intelligence (EQ) to get us all through the holiday season with our loving, thoughtful, amazing–yet sometimes difficult–families!  Self-Awareness There is always someone who says something
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The ballots have all been cast, the counting has ensued, results have been announced (well, some have) and now we all are weighing in on what it means to each of us.  Time to pull out our emotional intelligence (EQ) skills to figure out how you can best move forward from the midterm elections. Self
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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 all connected via phones and computers, many organizations have embraced a hybrid or remote model with a digital-first approach to how work gets done. With this ânew normalâ comes new
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Growing up, I distinctly remember my grandmother always telling me that âit was all about balance.â Even then, it was a concept that I struggled with. It was difficult to not swing the pendulum and hit both sides of the gutter. I could either finish my homework or play outside with my friendsâbut I couldnât
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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 seen discrimination? Weâve all heard about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace recently, but what is it and why is it so important? A diverse workforce that focuses on
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In the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to consider how to manage emotions using emotional intelligence as a response to natural disasters. When the worst case scenario strikes, emotions rise, and oftentimes those affected find themselves overcome with new emotions that they have no experience navigating. Ways to manage emotions utilizing emotional intelligence
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Emotional Intelligence for Teams October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness! Employees here at TalentSmartEQ are delighted there is a whole month dedicated to celebrating the power of EQ. When most people think of emotional intelligence, they think of the skills that individuals use to be effective. Individual EQ is absolutely foundational, but TalentSmart is also passionate
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