Habits at Work

De-Escalation Training

How TalentSmartEQ’s “Developing EQ in Policing” Program Enhances De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement

As a leader at TalentSmartEQ, I helped design the “Developing EQ in Policing” 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 […]

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Team Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

4 Ways to Develop High Team Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Skills

Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leadership are essential for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and the overall team performance. It involves recognizing, understanding, and managing team emotions while also handling both internal and external relationships effectively. These core Team EQ skills are challenging to master, but they can be developed with practice and are vital for both

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EQ in Action

Realize your Potential with EQ in Action: A Targeted Way to Meet Workplace Transformation Head On

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a crucial skill set for navigating the complexities of emotional conversations, professional development, leadership, feedback, active listening, resilience, and growth through change. Thus, EQ in Action was born!   What is EQ in Action? TalentSmartEQ proudly presents “EQ in Action,”

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People Who Have Emotional Intelligence Tend To

People Who Have Emotional Intelligence Tend To Have These 7 Habits

In today’s fast-paced world, emotional intelligence (EQ) is more critical than ever—especially in environments requiring high-stress management and team collaboration. This is particularly true for those in leadership positions. But what habits do people who have emotional intelligence tend to practice? High Self-Awareness People who have emotional intelligence tend to be acutely aware of their

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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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how to be likeable

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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giving emotionally intelligent feedback

The Most Common Mistakes When Giving & Receiving Feedback

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 guard up and get ready to retaliate. However, escalating the emotions and tensions of a difficult conversation can often backfire. So, how do we give and receive feedback productively and positively?

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9 habits of emotionally intelligent people

9 Habits of Highly Emotionally Intelligent People

When emotional intelligence first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: people with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70% of the time. This anomaly threw a massive wrench into what many people had always assumed was the sole source of success—IQ. Decades of research now

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8 habits on how to be considerate

8 Habits of Considerate People

Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.” It’s true. Being kind and considerate softens people and makes them malleable to your way of thinking. But I see another meaning there, too. I think he’s also saying that being considerate of others is an integral part of what

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