Think about the best leader youâve ever worked with. Chances are, what made them stand out wasnât just their technical skills. It was likely their ability to stay calm under pressure, really listen to others, manage conflict well, and bring out the best in everyone around them. Thatâs emotional intelligence, or EQ. Emotional intelligence is…
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Recognizing employees for their contributions is pivotal in fostering a positive work culture, boosting morale, and elevating performance. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. To have their intended impact, recognition efforts must be intentional, personalized, timely, and embedded into the workplace culture. In other words, we need an integrated approach. Here…
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What is a Training Needs Assessment? Training needs assessment is the systematic process of identifying gaps in knowledge, skills, and competencies within an organization. It helps determine the training requirements necessary to bridge those gaps and enhance individual and organizational performance. A well-executed training needs assessment ensures that training programs are targeted, relevant, and aligned…
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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…
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Motivated employees are the lifeblood of any successful organization. Consequently, as a leader or manager, knowing how to effectively motivate your employees is essential for driving productivity, engagement, and overall performance. Furthermore, in this blog post, we will explore the art of employee motivation and how emotional intelligence (EQ) can serve as a powerful solution. Additionally,…
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My last article, How Successful People Stay Calm, really struck a nerve. It was one of the most popular pieces in the 12-year history of the TalentSmartEQ newsletter, and it has been read more than a million times on my Forbes blog. The trick is that managing your emotions is as much about what you wonât do as it is about…
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Rolling Stones guitarist Bill Wyman was once asked, âWhat is the question you get asked the most?â Wyman replied, âThatâs the question I get asked the most.â At TalentSmartEQÂź, the question we get asked the most is simple: âWhat is considered ânormalâ?â The question is usually phrased, âWhat are the average emotional intelligence scores in…
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Having close access to ultra-successful people can yield some pretty incredible information about who they really are, what makes them tick, and, most importantly, what makes them so successful and productive. âWhenever you see a successful person, you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.â â Vaibhav ShahKevin Kruse is…
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By Nick Tasler, M.S. Itâs no secret that job seekers will find slim pickings in their search for gainful employment in 2009. Layoff rates arenât slowing, and there are already more people competing for fewer open jobs than in any time in recent history. Faced with these odds, the best way to position yourself…
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Weâre always chasing somethingâbe it a promotion, a new car, or a significant other. This leads to the belief that, âWhen (blank) happens, Iâll finally be happy.â
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