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Retention Without Raises: How to Keep Top Talent When Budgets Are Tight

Emotional Intelligence Strategies & Solutions, Employee Engagement, Employee Hiring & Retention, Popular Article / Maggie Sass, PhD

When promotions are paused, hiring is frozen, and compensation budgets are flat, organizations often brace for talent exits. The fear is understandable, and in many cases, justified. But here’s what’s often missed: Most people don’t leave because of the paycheck. According to iHire’s 2024 Talent Retention Report, just 20% of employees cited pay as the primary […]

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Who You Are Is How You Lead: A Generational Leadership Challenge

Emotional Intelligence Strategies & Solutions, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Popular Article / Ross Blankenship

Picture this: You’re giving feedback to your team. You’re doing it exactly the way you learned to do at that expensive leadership training you once went to. You’ve set the context, made a direct comment about the behavior you observed and the impact of that behavior, and you’re establishing clear expectations for going forward. This

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Smarter Together: Why AI Needs Emotional Intelligence to Lead the Future

Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence Strategies & Solutions, Popular Article / Maggie Sass, PhD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine how we work, communicate, and lead. Its rapid integration into everything from healthcare and education to finance and customer service is no longer novel—it’s the new normal. But while AI brings speed, scale, and data, its rise also introduces a critical blind spot: the erosion of

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Are you even a leader if you aren't using EQ?

Are You Even a Leader If You Aren’t Using Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence Strategies & Solutions, Leadership, Popular Article / Maggie Sass, PhD

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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People Who Have Emotional Intelligence Tend To Have These 7 Habits

Leave a Comment / Active Listening, Emotional Conversations, Leadership, Popular Article, Team Collaboration, Well-Being / Josh Rosenthal

High Self-Awareness People who have emotional intelligence tend to be acutely aware of their emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and triggers. This self-awareness allows them to navigate complex situations calmly, make informed decisions, and know how they impact other people. This includes knowing their emotions as they happen, rather than only in hindsight. Knowing your emotions as

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