Tag Archives: Emotional Intelligence

Navigating Cultural Differences with Your New Manager

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Working with a new boss from a different cultural background presents challenges but can open doors to personal and professional growth. By applying these strategies, you can turn cultural differences into an asset for your team’s success.

Leaders Can Manage Stress by Orienting to Purpose

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Summary: Corporate stress doesn’t have to run the show. This article explores how purpose-driven leadership helps you manage stress, reduce criticism, and lead with more clarity and compassion—without needing a new to-do list. Listen as a podcast Have you ever felt that crushing weight of stress, the kind that sneaks up on you and suddenly

Managing Your Inner Critic for Effective Leadership

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Listen as a podcast Melissa is a hard-working leader in her organization who found herself entangled in a vicious cycle of self-criticism. She received feedback about the need to hone her listening skills and adapt her approach to be more audience-focused. Despite her efforts, she grappled with quietening her mind during conversations and presentations. Her

How Managers Can Support Employees in Times of Tragedy

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Listen as a podcast As managers, it is important to be aware of the potential impact of tragic events on our employees, especially in the aftermath of recent shootings, natural disasters, or other tragic events. These events can flood our news feeds and can have a significant effect on the mental and emotional well-being of

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