Negative mind chatter is a broad category of obstacles that keep us from achieving our goals. Holding a prominent position in this category are Interpretations and Assumptions. The key characteristic of Interpretations and Assumptions is that they are not real – we do not see, hear, sense, feel, or notice them. They exist only […]
Stanley McChrystal, delivers a compelling TED talk titled: Listen, Learn, then Lead. Through his entertaining delivery, the viewer experiences what it is like to be a paratrooper, to experience the shift of the military environment after the attacks of 9/11, and to successfully adjust and craft a winning leadership model grounded in Emotional Intelligence. (Memory […]
Nowhere is the importance of Emotional Intelligence more obvious than in team dynamics and team performance. To be clear, team in this sense, is a group of people organized to work together to accomplish a common purpose for which they have shared accountability. Effectively combining the individual talents of team members will […]
Now that your awareness of Emotional Intelligence has been heightened, many readers want to know more. What role does Emotional Intelligence play in my life? Where does it show up? This is the first of a series of posts that highlight how Emotional Intelligence plays a key role in the work environment. First, a quick […]
Emotional Intelligence. It is a term that was popularized by Daniel Goleman, an internationally known psychologist who lectures frequently to professional groups, business audiences and on college campuses. His book, Emotional Intelligence was on The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half and has sold more than 5,000,000 copies worldwide. The essence of his […]
Goals are like sparkling jewels. They glitter and glow from the energy they instill at their inception. They are our bright ideas inspired by books, music, movies, ideals, caffeine, or alcohol. We daydream and envision a future when goals become reality. Excitement sets in! Then the hard work of implementation begins. Many are thrown off-track […]
Recently the news media has carried articles highlighting a trend in workspace management toward “collaborative” workspaces, i.e. public workspaces, without walls, partitions, or privacy. While the obvious impetus for this trend is expense reduction, the benefits that are specifically noted and touted include increased communication among associates and teammates, inspiration and innovation. But will this […]
You have people reporting to you – does that make you a leader? Technically, and according to Webster and Google, the answer is yes because you are the person that directs, (commands, guides, etc.) a group or organization. But Webster and Google need updating. A better definition today is this: Leadership is accomplishing change through […]
The topic of employee motivation always draws attention, whether it’s the chosen topic of a speaker, a blog topic, or brainstorming at company headquarters. Similarly, the topic of career satisfaction is front and center with many professionals that are looking to strike out from their current job. These two topics are, in actuality, the same. […]
The 4th of July is a good marker to remind us that what was once the New Year is now half over. Are you on track to achieve the goals you set for the year? If not, it’s a great time to reset and recommit. Here are some additional tips to consider after you have […]
