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...
Are you able to constructively use your emotions to solve problems and complete other cognitive tasks? Can you positively influence others’ feelings relatively easily? If so, you likely have a high level of emotional intelligence. Those with high levels of emotional intelligence, or EQ, are able to recognize and regulate their own emotions along with...
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...
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...
Well, Careertopians, you really knocked my socks off. It's been a few weeks since our webinar on how Emotional Intelligence Predicts Career Success, and we're still getting feedback from it. Seems that folks liked the Self-Awareness Quiz, the Richard Sherman video, and the "Know Your Triggers" discussion. But the best part? I'd say the best...
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...
