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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Travel Lightly My Friends - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTravel lightly my friends. Give up your unconscious pain and habits; they weigh you down. Accept your birthright to be joyous and free. —Anonymous When was the last time you flew on a plane? Have you noticed that the weight limits for baggage have been significantly lowered? I discovered this ...
Views: 714 - The Three Gs: Gratitude, Giving, and Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jenni WrightHow do you feel when someone gives you a gift? In particular remember a gift that you have really wanted, or a gift that has been handmade. Or how do you feel when you receive a gift from a child that they have lovingly prepared for you? If you say that you “feel warm and fuzzy”, that you “feel ...
Views: 3128 - Your EQ, not Your IQ, is Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lisa SmithFor a long time, one's IQ (Intelligence Quotient) was considered the leading determinant of success (financial and personal). However, as more studies looked into the lifestyles and success factors of those with high IQ's, it became clear that this theory did not bear itself out. Many with high ...
Views: 4744(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Practice Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joshua BauscherPractice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down. 1. Practice smiling When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ...
Views: 1915 - A Call to Action! – A Case of Optimism for Our Children’s Future - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Patrick McMillanIn light of the current global economic situation, more now than ever we must help our kids by instilling optimism in ourselves. By: Patrick McMillan Author, An Exercise in Happiness for Kids Until our kids are grown and gone, we clean up after them. When our kids make a mess, we clean it ...
Views: 1254 - Emotional Intelligence - A Multi-problem Solution - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Byron StockA group of professional internal consultants from Chicago invited me to facilitate a professional development network session on the subject of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Because this group was comprised of highly seasoned professionals, I decided to draw upon their expertise. I developed a ...
Views: 1193 - Master Teachers and the New Millennial Mindset - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Zen BenefielIt is all-visible to each 'presence' within our entire population; however the effect of each choice in the filter of their own consciousness is often one of the ‘hidden’ processes that take place, regardless of the external activity. These are processes that one internalizes and rarely offers ...
Views: 2104 - Developing Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Clarissa Alverson“Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise.” –Alice Walker I’ve recently become aware of how I can shape my own emotional states through managing my expectations. I’m finding that if I say or do something with the expectation that it will have a positive result ...
Views: 1051 - Build a Solid Foundation of Emotional Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Byron StockFor over a decade, I have worked with an Emotional Intelligence (EI) model that indicates emotional self-awareness as the foundational competency. Emotional self-awareness supports and serves as a basis upon which to build EI competencies including emotional self-management, emotional ...
Views: 2850 - The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsHigh Emotional Intelligence (EI) Translates to Big Bucks!! In a previous newsletter about energy management, I mentioned the tool of Emotional Intelligence and how it relates to profitability as well as to our credibility as leaders. Emotional Intelligence is being aware of our own emotions and ...
Views: 3041 - Self Management is Critical for Handling Problems - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Julie DonleyA staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well, and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!” Your young child is playing upstairs. You decide to go ...
Views: 1072 - Benefits of Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Skills - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Byron StockIncreasing your Emotional Intelligence skills offers significant benefits in three categories: decision-making, relationships, and health. These categories embrace virtually every behavior, every action and reaction, every situation you may encounter. They apply to your business and professional ...
Views: 1875 - An Emotional Intelligence Framework - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Bronwyn Bowery-IrelandI have been working with my coach to take my leadership skills to the next level. We recently looked at an emotional intelligence framework to better understand leadership. The grid, as outlined below, has four quadrants. To demonstrate great emotional intelligence the aim is to be highly ...
Views: 1911 - What's Your EQ? Understanding Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? I mean, "emotional intelligence"? Aren't emotion and intellect two very different things? Not anymore, at least according to Dr. Relly Nadler, author of The Leader's Playbook: How to Apply Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Nadler explains Emotional ...
Views: 984 - Emotional Intelligence - Key to Resilience in a Stressful World - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Byron StockEnhancing Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the key to becoming resilient in this stressful world. Stress and its detrimental effects pervade our headlines. We are bombarded with a never-ending drove of articles on such topics as the economy, layoffs, holiday stress, academic stress, relationship ...
Views: 1237 - The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients frequently ask me how they can find happiness. While there are many elements that create happiness, I've noticed that a basic characteristic of people who are happy is healthy self-awareness. Self-awareness refers to a deep understanding of who we are and what makes us tick. It ...
Views: 1506 - An Introduction to Value Science - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyYou have thousands of thoughts that float through your mind all day every day. How do you sort through them all to determine which thoughts are good ones? In other words, how do you know which thoughts will lead you to good outcomes? It’s hard to know. You can become attached to certain ...
Views: 1263 - Hurrying And Worrying - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Brock HansenA discussion about worrying and anxiety on a recent talk show pointed out an interesting paradox. Most folks reading this article are healthier, safer, and wealthier than people have been at any time in the world's history, and yet research indicates a significant increase in worrying and ...
Views: 1330 - Anatomy Of Loneliness - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Brock HansenHave you ever been lonely in a roomful of people? Have you ever been perfectly content all alone? Most people would answer yes to both questions and yet a number of the same people complain of painful chronic loneliness. What is loneliness? Why are some people troubled with it so much ...
Views: 2829(1 vote) - Criticism: How To Make It Work For You. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Brock HansenGiving and accepting criticism gracefully can be a tricky business. Many a friendship or family relationship has foundered on the shoals of major, minor, or even anticipated criticism. Performance evaluations at school or work are minefields of misunderstood criticism. What makes criticism ...
Views: 1667 - Making Peace With Pumpkins - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Larry HochmanOriginally written October 29, 2007. I'm dusting it off in anticipation of what's to come in 2008 - and perhaps beyond! *** *** "Dad, will you help me with my pumpkin?" The thing I've been trying to avoid has just happen. How do you say no to your 11 year old who needs help getting the "guts" ...
Views: 1021 - Must have EQ - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Clive LewisHow can organizations meet the challenge of getting people to work together more effectively? Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ – which actually stands for Emotional Quotient) the answer? Research suggests that it is. A study by Yale University, for example, found that teams with high levels ...
Views: 1206 - No Worries Mate - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Yangki Christine AkitengOne thing that life has taught me is that, if there is anything a man or woman, young or old must learn about life, it is learning how to stay calm, cool and collected in situations fraught with uncertainty and unpredictability. Let me rephrase it this way: if there is anything one must ...
Views: 1793 - Emotional Empowerment Builds Commitment - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Our passion for productivity increasingly depends upon the productivity of our passions. We can't divorce commitment and caring from efficiency and effectiveness." — Michael Schrage, co-director of MIT Media Labs' e-market initiative and author of Serious Play What gets people really ...
Views: 1745 - The Energy Of Election Years - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Dan LissRight now, of course, you cannot turn on your radio, TV or computer without hearing endless chatter about the elections. That is to be expected in an election year. Notice the energy right now. People who are advocating for their candidates are very intense, and that makes sense too. With an ...
Views: 817 - Emotional Intelligence: A Tool For Success - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Michael RayelDo you know what emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is and how it can benefit your life? Do you know how to manage your emotion so you can propel yourself to the next level? In short, do you have the EQ edge for success? There’s so much talk about emotional intelligence and how it can ...
Views: 2283 - Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Deepak LodhiaWhat is Leadership? Leadership covers many skills including, the vision, influencing, change, confidence, motivation, strategy, integrity, personality indicators and more... General Many believe that 'leaders are born and not made'. It may be useful to be born with certain qualities that ...
Views: 1397 - The Basics of Emotional Intelligence: Emotions as Messengers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyDo you find yourself at the mercy of your emotions, a victim of reaction, behaving in ways that you’re not proud of and often regret? Are you one of the millions of people who avoid conflict and confrontation because you don’t know how to deal with other people’s emotions? ...
Views: 1684 - Strength In Being Human - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie Donley“I am seen as a pillar of strength. I was brought up this way. I don’t show my emotions or to talk about the bad stuff going on in my life. When people ask how I’m doing, I say, ‘I’m fine.’ As a nurse, I am always there for others. I don’t want to have to ask for help or lean on others for ...
Views: 1519 - Managing Impressions - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyEvery morning you get out of bed and go about your day. You say good bye to your spouse, get the kids off to school, and make your way to your job. At work, you attend meetings, greet customers, and chat with colleagues. Maybe you go to the gym a few times during the week. Weekends, you spend ...
Views: 3025 - Three Elements Of Trust - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyA key element in creating a team is establishing trust. Most people are familiar with environments where trust is absent where you cannot simply be yourself for fear of reprisal or ridicule. So instead, you shrink, hide your true self and create a façade, play the game and work the political ...
Views: 1947 - Staying Positive in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Julie DonleyProbably one of the hardest things we must do as leaders is to stay positive when everyone else around us is negative. It’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude and not be drained or consumed by the negativity that surrounds you. But as a leader, that’s exactly what you must do. ...
Views: 1778 - Use Empathy to Unleash a Huge Reserve of Potential - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Julie DonleyConsider the thoughts that go through your mind on a daily basis – the fears, doubts, criticisms, and judgments. If you knew that other people have the same thoughts about life, their mate, their kids, the organization, about their co-workers and bosses, and about themselves as you have, ...
Views: 1577 - Your emotional intelligence could be more important than your IQ - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2010 from Ralph BrownIn the last few decades, researchers have been identifying specific things that make people successful and have shown top achievers see life and behave in ways that we can learn. They use a set of skills that we could loosely call intelligence - emotional intelligence. Broadly speaking, our ...
Views: 1265 - Team Performance And Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence Training - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Bill Benjamin“In the world today there is plenty of technology, plenty of entrepreneurs, plenty of money, plenty of entry capital. What’s in short supply is great teams.” John Doerr, Legendary Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Teams with high levels of EQ consistently outperform ...
Views: 1495 - Emotional Intelligence Training: Case Study - Medrad. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Bill BenjaminEQ SUCCESS STORIES IHHP - Institute for Health and Human Potential Two years ago, John Gardner, Systems Engineering Manager at Medrad, a medical devices company, was recognized as someone with a high degree of technical skills and an ability to “get things done.” But at what ...
Views: 2781 - 40 Questions To Improve Your Self Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Derik MockeSelf awareness is truly the cornerstone of emotional intelligence. It underlies all the other aspects of self motivation and emotional intelligence. Self awareness is about knowing one’s own emotions. It's about understanding your thinking patterns and knowing what thinking pattern you ...
Views: 26925(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence: A Conscious Solution - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Byron StockBy enhancing the Emotional Intelligence (EI) of its employees, an organization can successfully leverage two key trends identified in Patricia Aburdene’s Megatrends 2010: "The Wave of Conscious Solutions" and "Spirituality in Business." As we enter this new era welcoming the widespread ...
Views: 1024 - The Art Of Processing Emotions - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Bart SharpMany of us spend hours regularly processing emotions that we experience in our lives. It is in the belief that if we come to a place of resolve with them that we would be happier and/or be more present in our lives. Processing emotions is a skill that many have difficulty doing especially if ...
Views: 1003 - Emotional Intelligence: Increasing Retention - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Byron StockAre you aware that your company could be harboring a virus, potentially costing you millions of dollars annually? Negative emotions can be like a stealth virus that drains both financial and human resources from your company. And unless you've safeguarded everyone by developing their emotional ...
Views: 930 - Emotional Pumping - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Andrii KovalchukAt past weekend I had great experience at how to fill yourself for several hours with positive energy and thoughts (I called that “emotional pumping”). At Saturday I had very tough and unpleasant day. I’ll not delve into details, however, at Sunday I woke up in bad mood with ...
Views: 581 - Emotional Intelligence: Impact On The Bottom Line - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Byron StockGoleman showed that the benefits of developing Emotional Intelligence skills are quantifiable.(1) This true story illustrates the impact on the bottom line. Joe's Story Joe (not his real name) is the director of engineering for a company that invents methods to improve oil extraction and ...
Views: 1074 - Emotional Intelligence - An Inside-Out Job - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Byron StockEmotional intelligence is your ability, either innate or learned, to acquire and apply knowledge from your emotions and the emotions of others. Using this information, you can make better decisions about what to say or do (or not say or do) in any given situation. The Emotional Intelligence ...
Views: 949 - Emotional Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Carla ValenciaWhat is emotional freedom? You cannot change or control your emotions. You can learn to accept or release them; this is an emotional freedom definition. Emotions control our thinking, behaviour and actions. They also affect our bodies. When you have an emotion you all know that you can feel it ...
Views: 1284 - Emotional Intelligence At The Heart Of Performance - A Head/Heart Model - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Byron StockI recently received an email from a colleague who I haven't heard from in years. He reminded me that in the mid 80's I shared with him my model of factors affecting performance. He asked for another copy as he had given his last copy away to a corporate trainer while on a flight. After searching ...
Views: 957 - Emotions Drive Behavior - Emotional Intelligence Training - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Bill BenjaminRecently, we were designing a training program at the Institute for Health and Human Potential, and we began our meeting as we always do - by asking ourselves the question: “What do we want people to be able to do differently after the program?” It’s interesting that no matter ...
Views: 4176 - Keep Your Cool: How to Take Charge of Your Emotional Fitness With Purposeful Risk Taking - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Cathy NewtonHave you ever been so embarrassed by your own inappropriate actions or words that you wanted to crawl in a hole and hide? Have you ever been forced to change or adapt, didn’t want to, felt totally frustrated by it, and seriously considered quitting? Have you ever been so angry at another ...
Views: 1715 - Beginnings And Endings, New Year - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseEndings are inevitable. There is nothing in physical reality that always stays the same. It is impossible. Some endings are wonderful and some are not so pretty, but they always mean the same thing—something new must be started. If endings are truly viewed as beginning, there is more happiness ...
Views: 1327 - How To Improve Driver And Passenger Relations - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesPartnership Driving Partnership Driving, is a method of driving in which the passenger is designated by the driver as a partner in driving. The two set up an informal contract between them that expresses the terms they mutually agreed on. The contract is for one trip only, and needs to be ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - How Emotional States Translate Into What You Create - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzIt seems that the message “what you think about is what you create” is everywhere these days. It sounds great in theory, but for a lot of people it is difficult to translate or put into action. For some it just becomes a harsh reminder of what they are not creating in their lives. When a persons ...
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