To make a case for one of them is to also make the case for the other. Because to truly grasp Emotional Intelligence (EI) and not put it into practice …
Are You Likable?
I want to be liked. I think that everyone wants to be liked. Do you want to be liked? The question today is this: Do we need to be liked …
Listening To An Old Soundtrack
Every one of us has a soundtrack playing inside our head. It is a recording of the things that people have said to us over the years. For many of …
Are You Emotionally Elite?
Emotional Intelligence coaching has played a very significant role in my overall leadership development process. I am always looking for new information and new research in this area. Often, I …
Emotional Intelligence
Let the record clearly state that I firmly believe that Emotional Intelligence is “All that” and even more. In fact, I have written much on this topic and I remain …
Anger and Emotional Intelligence
Can you be considered “Emotionally Intelligent” and still get angry? I had to consider that possibility following a conversation with a really dear friend yesterday. Up to that point my …
EI Outside the Workplace
I spent a great deal of time earlier in the week extolling the virtues of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace. And I still believe there is a significant need for …
EI and the Collaborative Work Environment
Look. I am here to do a job. I am not here to make nice with everyone. Have you ever heard that? Have you ever said that? If so, …
How to Live on the Edge of Laughter
If you open a container of spoiled yogurt, it really stinks. I found that out the hard way! I was in the third grade, walking home from school. My route …
7 Traits of Highly Likable Leaders
I recently opined on the subject of “likability and capability.” From some of those thoughts you may have drawn the conclusion that being likable is not something for which you …