Accurate Self-Assessment: The Powerful Potential of EQ
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ― C.G. Jung I came across a quote from a famous comedian that read, “I think I’m pretty self-aware”—and it did make me laugh. Why? Because isn’t this the way we all feel […]
Building Bonds: EQ and the Generations at Work
Most of us know individuals with great emotional and relational competency, and those people can build bonds with others in ways that create synergy and long-term success. So how can the rest of us improve this invaluable skill of relating to others so we too can build exceptional rapport and deep relational bonds? If you’ve […]
Developing Others: Mentoring and EQ
Master + Model + Mentor = Ever-forward Transformation. This is the three-step process LEADon encourages all leaders to follow as they strive to not only improve their own lives but also positively influence those they lead, personally and professionally. Impacting the lives of others involves intentional development. In EQ (Emotional Quotient) terminology, this falls under […]
Much Ado About Conflict?
Most people are cognizant of the reality of conflict in their lives—personally and professionally. But have you spent much time considering the impact unresolved conflict has on the bottom line of most businesses? A study was conducted in 2008 by CPP Inc. (publishers of the Myers-Briggs Assessment and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument) on this […]
How Does Influence Impact My EQ?
Standing beside the ancient moorings at the ruins of Pompeii, no one in our group needed a tour guide to explain that something had dramatically transformed the landscape centuries ago. This former boat landing for a once bustling city is now far from the water’s edge—forever changed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79A.D. […]
Trustworthiness: Maintaining Standards of Honesty and Integrity
At LEADon we’re often asked: “If I could simply work on one of the 25 characteristics of Emotional Quotient (EQ), which one should it be?” This is a great question—and, according to many business experts, there’s a simple answer: Trustworthiness. Why is trustworthiness such an essential characteristic on which leaders should focus? Perhaps the opening […]
Optimism Impacts Your Emotional Competence
Most of us would probably agree that it’s great to be around people who are optimistic, especially at work. These silver-lining, sunshiny people simply seem to radiate happiness—and, no matter how dismal the day may be, they tend to find at least one positive aspect to focus upon. While on occasion their ebullient attitude can […]
The Power of One
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the leadership impact that one person can have, especially after watching a video clip of an Olympic athlete from years ago. More on that later. The main question that has been bouncing around my brain is this: Can one person really make a difference? And, with all of […]