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4 Proven Strategies for Effective Employee Development

In today’s competitive landscape, investing in employee development is not merely a nice perk; it’s 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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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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Unveiling the 5 Key Advantages of Partnership in Business

Enhanced Resource Sharing: The Power of Trust and Communication Partnerships thrive on the ability to pool resources, experience, and expertise. However, effective resource sharing goes beyond mere transactional exchanges; it requires a foundation of trust and open communication. Consider this example: At a large multinational pharmaceutical company, the Sales and Product Development departments have identified

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People Who Have Emotional Intelligence Tend To Have These 7 Habits

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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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

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Dear Leadership, Your People are Not Okay

Dear Leadership, This is the article that your employees wish they could send you right now. Your workplace is abruptly changing and your employees are not okay. We hear it on a daily basis. Employees are feeling disengaged, leaders are burnt out, and teams are feeling disconnected. It’s becoming harder and harder to deny that

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Why Focus on Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence training focuses on the outcomes that matter most to an organization at every level—from employees to leaders to the organization at large. Organizations: From Disconnected to Aligned The EQ Impact: All too often corporate training only happens at the top.  However, if employees at every level have access to essential EQ skills, there

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The 3 Keys to Leading Engaged Teams

There is no “I” in “Team.” We have heard this inaccurate phrase for decades as coaches try to encourage athletes and leaders try to inspire team members to work together. [1] The truth is, there is more than one “I” in team—one for each member! So, leading a team is actually a balancing act that

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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Psychological Safety

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 to Address the Elephant in the Room

There you are, just sitting in the conference room minding your own business and waiting for the meeting to start. Then in it comes—a gray 10,000-pound trunk-swinging monstrosity. To your dismay, it plants itself firmly in the center of the room. The meeting begins as expected, but everyone’s attention is drawn to the unwelcome centerpiece.

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