Emotional intelligence is considered a much better predictor of success than pure intelligence. In many cases, it doesn't matter how intelligent you are. You know plenty of people that possess average intelligence that are very successful. The struggling genius is quite common. There’s more to life than being able to do calculus in your head. Making good decisions, … [Read more...] about 6 Skills That Will Increase Your Emotional Intelligence
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How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive
Have you ever gone into defensive mode after someone criticized you? You remember your walls going up, and all you want to do is shift the focus away from the critical remark. Defensiveness describes ways in which we react towards another person after they criticize us. It’s a coping mechanism that happens after being criticized. As opposed to listening to the criticism, … [Read more...] about How to React to Criticism Without Feeling Defensive
5 Tips For Retaining Your Staff During Difficult Times
Whether you’re a team leader, manager, or business owner, your team is one of the most valuable assets your company has. Without dedicated members of staff, you wouldn’t be able to complete necessary projects, inspire your customers, drive sales, or build your brand presence. Unfortunately, many companies spend so much time focusing on their customers and profit margins … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Retaining Your Staff During Difficult Times
8 Quick Tips to Be More Charismatic
Who wouldn’t like to be at least a little more charismatic? We all know someone that seems to have a magical power over other people. This person can attract and influence people in a way that is hard to describe, but you know this type of person when you see them. We all know what charisma looks like, but it’s not easy to figure out what charismatic people do that sets them … [Read more...] about 8 Quick Tips to Be More Charismatic
The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children
You love your adult children and want to have a close relationship with them. However, things sometimes turn out differently than you planned. Family communications can be tricky. It’s easy to fall into old patterns that become reinforced over many years. It’s difficult to remember that the baby you raised now has a career and children of their own. Transforming the way … [Read more...] about The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children