What do you think of when you hear the term emotional intelligence? Itâs 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
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It shouldnât 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
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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
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Imagine knowing exactly what makes your workplace tick – the hidden patterns that drive collaboration, the subtle cues that build trust, and the skills that separate high-performing teams from the rest. TalentSmartEQ’s first annual State of EQ Report gives insight into hundreds of organizationâs priorities and how EQ can influence outcomes. The report showed that
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Taylor Swiftâs Eras Tour wasnât 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, âWe have toured the entire world with this tour, we have had so many adventures. It has been the most exciting, powerful, electrifying,
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In the United States, incidents of violence have become alarmingly frequent in various settings, including churches, grocery stores, schools, and businesses. As workplace violence continues to rise, organizations are compelled to develop comprehensive prevention strategies. While physical safety measures like the “run, hide, fight” active shooter techniques are vital, there is another powerful approach to
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In todayâs competitive landscape, investing in employee development is not merely a nice perk; itâs a strategic imperative for enhancing well-being, communication, collaboration, relationships, and performance. While this sounds like a lot to tackle, we can do so by turning to Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Team EQ focuses on emotions and relationships, the two key factors in performance.
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As a leader at TalentSmartEQ, I helped design the âDeveloping EQ in Policingâ program, a key component of modern de-escalation training used by law enforcement agencies across the country and in Canada. Agencies now provide EQ training for officers to address well-being, leadership, de-escalation, use of force, and recruitment. These hands-on EQ training programs include
What is EQ in Action? TalentSmartEQ proudly presents “EQ in Action,” a suite of programs designed to help learners apply the EQ skills needed to address their biggest individual and organizational challenges and meet change and transformation head-on. For now, the EQ in Action suite is only available to TalentSmartEQ Certified Trainers. This suite is
