How to understand what others need to do their best work. This skill is the foundation for psychological safety and a culture of respect. Empathy enables better communication, earlier problem-solving, and stronger collaboration.
Building better relationships is a skill we all need for success at work and in life. Some people are simply better at building better relationships than others. If your team lacks cohesion and members tend to remain siloed or in conflict, good news! We can all learn to become better at building mutually satisfying and fulfilling relationships. Naturally, due to childhood experiences and inclination, different people have different styles of relating to others. Psychologists call this your attachment style. Some…
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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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A guide to the 5 emotional intelligence skills that consistently show up in effective leaders.
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My New Article in Forbes Explores The Real Reasons Behind Low Performance (And How To Help).
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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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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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