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Make Friends with Your Brain… It’s Making All Your Decisions!
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  • September 9, 2018/
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About 6 years ago I got a “Jolt” from a Tony Robins article. I realized that the choice of words I used inside my head dramatically affected my emotions and ability to work with others and see things clearly. Whenever I am faced with a negative and challenging situation I focus on the word “Peeved.”...

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Is Your Negativity Destroying the Workplace?
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  • September 29, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development

Yesterday I was eating dinner with a dear friend as she sadly described the horrible day she just had. We'll call my friend Susan for her privacy. Susan is a speech language pathologist for several elementary schools helping disabled children improve their speaking.  This particular day she was traveling with a teacher to do a...

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How Meditation Can Reduce Your Stress and Prevent Burnout
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  • September 25, 2017/
  • Under : Personal Growth

Everyone experiences some degree of workplace stress, but over time, even small stressors can take a big toll on your physical and mental health, eventually leading to exhaustion and burnout. You can help prevent burnout by establishing a daily meditation routine: even just a few minutes a day can provide real benefits. Studies have shown...

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How Your Emotions Affect Behavior
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  • August 28, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence

You are about to go into a meeting with your boss. You don't know what it is about; you don't know the agenda; you didn't call this meeting. Your boss's secretary told you "it was very important" when she scheduled the meeting. How you react—whether you look afraid, angry, or sad; whether you keep your...

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Is Your Emotional Intelligence Holding You Back?
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  • July 23, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence

You get to work 10 minutes late after dodging through traffic caused by four accidents.  Your boss then yells at you for wearing a shirt that is not sufficiently ironed.  You sulk to your desk where you check your emails to find that your hottest lead for a new client just canceled their appointment. Hopefully...

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The Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy…And How It Can Improve Your Career
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  • May 1, 2017/
  • Under : Corporate Athlete

Have you ever told someone, "I'm sympathetic to your cause." Well, if you're trying to sincerely connect with them, that really isn't the best thing to say. Turns out, having empathy is a better approach. According to author and University of Houston professor Dr. Brené Brown, empathy fuels connection, while sympathy drives disconnection. In the...

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Emotional Intelligence and Your Career (Infographic)
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  • April 22, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence

What exactly is emotional intelligence and why is it so important in the workplace? Emotional intelligence, or EQ for short, is the ability to be aware of and to be able to name and manage your own emotions. It is also the ability to be able to comprehensively understand the emotions of other people around...

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What Marshamallows Can Teach You About Emotional Intelligence
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  • March 15, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence

Have you heard about The Marshmallow Test? This is fascinating. Back in the 60’s a psychologist, Walter Mischel, conducted an experiment with 4 year old children. So, try to imagine that you're 4 years old, and participating in this little experiment. First a friendly adult welcomes you into a room and sits you in front...

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How the U.S. Air Force Improved Recruiting 3 Fold Using EQ Assessments
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  • March 3, 2017/
  • Under : Emotional Intelligence

No organization on the planet has more recruiters working for them then the U.S. Department of Defense.  They have over 12,000 recruiters across 5,500 recruiting stations.  However, the enlisting numbers show room for improvement. Between 1987 and 1996 the U.S. Department Of Defense sent 2.2 million recruits to basic training.  That's after losing up to...

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