Tag Archives: Emotional Intelligence

How Emotional Self-Awareness and the Mood Elevator Transformed My Career

Just two years into my first dream job, I got fired. Like many new managers, I had been promoted because I was ambitious and good at the front-line work. But as soon as I was promoted I started using my authority to boss people around. I assumed I was right and they were wrong, and

Navigate Change and Overcome Failure

Let’s be honest here. We all want to make some changes in our lives. Maybe it’s your job, or your relationships, or even your business. Or maybe there’s a passion, like writing, that you wish you had more time for. Face Failure Head-On Here’s the real deal: When you try something new, there’s a chance

When Your BFF Becomes Your Supervisor

It can be challenging when a close work friend is promoted and becomes your supervisor. When my clients experience this, they can be happy for the friend but nervous about how to navigate this new territory. Perhaps you can relate. However, by maintaining professionalism, adapting to the new dynamics, and fostering a positive relationship, you

What Radical Candor Really Means

Leadership isn’t just about making the big calls or navigating stormy waters. It’s about being genuine, authentic, and straightforward. Let me tell you what I mean by that. Imagine you’re sitting down with a friend over coffee. You want to share something vital, not to criticize but to help them grow. Now, if you’re really

Surround Yourself With People Who Have This Important but Extraordinary Quality

Abstract illustration of several individuals performing different actions on two juxtaposed platforms. On the left platform, an elder man observes through binoculars while two men joyfully jump and celebrate. On the right platform, a woman energetically dashes with a folder in hand, while another woman stands reading a document. Beneath the platforms, a giant hand seems to offer support or guidance

Alright, let’s break this down like we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, discussing the kind of people you want on your team. Picture this: You’re building your dream team, your personal Avengers, if you will. You’ve got the geniuses, the strategists, and the action takers. But there’s a secret ingredient that’s

How To Give Yourself A Golden Ticket

Busy multiethnic partners working together in a meeting room. Business people gathered to discuss some urgent matters. Group of creative businessmen and casual businesswomen discussing a new project in the office.

Let’s get real for a moment. If I asked you to paint a picture of a smart person, chances are you might dream up a character who’s a wizard at math problems or maybe someone spitting out hefty words left and right. But let’s shake that image off. True intelligence? It’s not about sounding sophisticated.

Communicate Clear Standards with Compassion

Do you need to have THAT TALK with a member of your team? You have a team member who seems to be acting out of self-interest rather than supporting the goals of the team. There are alternatives to putting the foot down or insisting, “If you don’t start doing what you’re supposed to be doing,