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1 05, 2016

Emotional Intelligence: What is EQ and why does it matter?
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Emotional Intelligence: What is EQ and why does it matter?

EQ (Emotional Intelligence), Self-Management, Team Building

Emotional Intelligence: What is EQ and why does it matter?

By Steven Fies|2016-11-18T19:44:50-06:00May 1st, 2016|Categories: EQ (Emotional Intelligence), Self-Management, Team Building|Tags: Communication Skills, DISC Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence, emotional quotient, EQ, eq assessment, eq model, eq training, goleman eq, job skills, life skills, People Skills, Personal Development, Personal Skills, Soft Skill Development, Soft Skills, underdeveloped skills|2 Comments

1. Emotional Intelligence ("EQ") Defined Emotional Intelligence: The ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the power of emotions to facilitate high levels of productivity, communication, and collaboration. Two Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence: Intrapersonal EQ v. Interpersonal EQ Click the image to expand. Emotional intelligence is divided into two subcategories: Intrapersonal EQ and Interpersonal EQ. Intrapersonal EQ is a combined measure of your self-awareness, [...]

28 12, 2015

How to reduce stress in the workplace
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How to reduce stress in the workplace

Self-Management, Team Building

How to reduce stress in the workplace

By Thomas Arthur|2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00December 28th, 2015|Categories: Self-Management, Team Building|Tags: Employee Training, Personal Development, Personal Skills, Productivity, Soft Skills, Stress Assessment, Stress Quotient, Training & Development, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Stress in the workplace is bad news for everyone. By everyone, that includes those within the organization and those on the outside as well. Customers, suppliers, and even random visitors will experience some of the negative effects of stress that affects staff. It can drive away customers, tarnish the organization’s reputation, and lead to high [...]

7 12, 2015

The Dangers of Neglecting Self-awareness
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The Dangers of Neglecting Self-awareness

Executive Coaching, Self-Management

The Dangers of Neglecting Self-awareness

By Thomas Arthur|2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00December 7th, 2015|Categories: Executive Coaching, Self-Management|Tags: Competencies, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Training, Personal Development, Personal Skills, Productivity, Soft Skill Development, Soft Skills, Training & Development, Workplace Competencies, Workplace Skills|1 Comment

Neglecting self-awareness is a major mistake for anyone to make. It diminishes one’s influence on others and is a sign of low emotional intelligence. While it is disadvantageous for anyone to lack self-awareness, it is especially important for managers and executives to prevent themselves from losing their sense of self-awareness. Often a lack of self-awareness [...]

9 11, 2015

Train Employees In Leadership
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Train Employees In Leadership

Executive Coaching, Team Building

Train Employees In Leadership

By Thomas Arthur|2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00November 9th, 2015|Categories: Executive Coaching, Team Building|Tags: Competencies, DNA 25, Leadership, Leadership Ability, Leadership Skills, Personal Skills, Soft Skill Development, Soft Skills, Transferable Job Skills, Transferable Skills, Workplace Competencies, Workplace Skills|0 Comments

Leadership skills for your employees Some are born a leader, some learn how to be a leader, and some are put in a position of leadership whether it was their choice or not. Whatever the case may, leadership is needed in every organization and at every level, from CEO to regular employee. Like a highly [...]

16 10, 2015

Personal Accountability: The Most Important Job Skill
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Personal Accountability: The Most Important Job Skill

Employee Selection, Self-Management, Team Building

Personal Accountability: The Most Important Job Skill

By Steven Fies|2016-11-18T19:44:55-06:00October 16th, 2015|Categories: Employee Selection, Self-Management, Team Building|Tags: Competencies, DNA 25, Employee Training, Personal Development, Personal Skills, Soft Skill Development, Soft Skills, Training & Development, Transferable Job Skills, Transferable Skills, Workplace Competencies, Workplace Skills|1 Comment

Recently our partner organization's chairman, Bill Bonstetter, wrote a great brief on the importance of personal accountability. In Bill's words, "If you hire for one skill and one skill alone, please let it be this: personal accountability." What is personal accountability? Personal accountability can be defined as taking ownership of one's thoughts, behaviors, actions, and performance. [...]