Communication: Sending Clear and Convincing Messages
“Then you should say what you mean,” the March Hare went on. “I do,” Alice hastily replied; “at least—at least I mean what I say—that’s the same thing, you know.” “Not the same thing a bit!” said the Hatter. “You might just as well say that ‘I see what I eat’ is the same thing […]
Collaboration and Cooperation: Working with Others Toward Mutual Goals
When people think about Benjamin Franklin, they often picture an independent inventor flying a kite or perhaps putting the finishing touches on the Franklin stove. Some might envision him laboring with pen and paper as he wrote anecdotes for Poor Richard’s Almanack. Others may remember him as the editor of a newspaper or serving as […]
Adaptability—Dot by Dot
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So, you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future . . . This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – Steve Jobs At some point during […]
Self-Confidence: Sureness in Your Own Self-Worth and Your Capabilities
Several LEADon® team members have become obsessed with the television police drama Blue Bloods, so much so that they’ve admitted to binge-watching past seasons. Part of the allure of this show has been observing how the New York City Police Commissioner, Frank Reagan, handles the many ups and downs in his personal and professional life—always […]
A Novel Look at Innovation
For many people, innovation is a term that is usually connected to imaginative individuals who accomplish extraordinary things. Da Vinci, Curie, and Tesla are such names we all recognize. Indira Gandhi, Bill Gates, and Oprah come to mind in more recent times. What you may not realize is that Innovativeness is an EQ characteristic that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]