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Enhancing Workplace Morale: 7 Effective Employee Recognition Strategies

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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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The Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Effective Training Needs Assessment

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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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4 Signs of an Exceptional Employee

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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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How to Motivate Employees Using Emotional Intelligence

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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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9 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Won’t Do

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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 won’t do as it is about

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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Psychological Safety

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We’ve all been traumatized by the pandemic. So says Adria Horn, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve and an army veteran who served five tours of duty overseas between 2003 and 2010, in a recent article by McKinsey. She noted that what we are experiencing—anxiety, depression, a search for meaning—are identical to what

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How Do You Stack Up? EQ Trends by Industry

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Rolling Stones guitarist Bill Wyman was once asked, “What is the question you get asked the most?” Wyman replied, “That’s the question I get asked the most.” At TalentSmartEQ¼, the question we get asked the most is simple: “What is considered ‘normal’?” The question is usually phrased, “What are the average emotional intelligence scores in

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14 things successful people do daily

14 Things Ridiculously Successful People Do Every Day

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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. “Whenever you see a successful person, you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.” – Vaibhav ShahKevin Kruse is

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Ace Your Performance Review with Emotional Intelligence

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  By Nick Tasler, M.S. It’s no secret that job seekers will find slim pickings in their search for gainful employment in 2009. Layoff rates aren’t 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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