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Six Emotional Intelligence Skills for Sales Success

Emotional intelligence skills for sales consists of six specific skills that enable high performance throughout the sales cycle. Salespeople are in the business of making people happy. From small sales to big ones, the sales process is a trade of money for something that solves a problem or makes our lives better, easier, more effective, efficient, or just more beautiful. That’s why emotional intelligence is essential for increasing sales. In order to get to that magical moment where the seller…

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Why High Trust Cultures Create High Performing Companies

If you want to build a high performing company, start by building a high trust culture through emotional intelligence. Some people think employees are inherently untrustworthy, lazy and self-serving. Others believe employees are inherently trustworthy and motivated by a sense of pride in their work. Who is right? Research says: they are both right. As it turns out, the assumptions that managers make about employees determines the outcome. If you start with an emotional intelligence approach and build trust, you…

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What to Do about Low Performers? Invest in them!

My New Article in Forbes Explores The Real Reasons Behind Low Performance (And How To Help). As a business coach, the question I’m asked most often is what to do about low performers. For many managers and organizations, this is a thorny question. Organizations dedicated to supporting their employees feel rightly ambivalent about those whose results are less than expected and below average. By investing in your lowest performers using your managers and high performer’s talents, you not only save…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D, ACC

The Ten Most Popular Posts for Emotional Intelligence

If you are looking for inspirational reading to increase your leadership effectiveness in 2023, check out these ten popular posts. I trust my readers to tell me what they like. These popular posts are a great summary of the ideas behind my work as a coach and corporate trainer. Besides the top five posts on my blog, I’m also sharing the most popular posts that I shared on my social media as a research round-up about why emotional intelligence matters.…

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My Gratitude Project 2022

Every year in November, I dedicate myself to 30 days of gratitude. Nov. 1: Daily acts of gratitude and a habit of connecting with others helps us feel safe, relax, breathe easily, and enjoy life. This year, I’ll be celebrating the many ways we practice gratitude and create positivity in our lives and the lives of others. It feels good and it’s good for you. Feeling safe and accepted is a powerful predictor of overall health. It is also the…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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