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What Are Your Triggers?
It has been well documented that Emotional Intelligence distinguishes the really great leaders from the 'just OK' ones. But EI can feel kind of elusive. Like, what does it really mean for me….right now….today?? While there are many models, I like the one from Case Western...
Emotional Contagion: What Mood are You Spreading?
Contagious Just like a bad cold, emotions are contagious. (Primal Leadership; Goleman, Boyatzis and McKee) Have a conversation with a friend or colleague that is hopeful, passionate and motivating, and you walk away feeling a little more buoyant. Similarly, it is common to feel a little deflated...
Don’t Be So Sure
Don’t be so sure. These were the words written on a sticker that was handed out to all KataCon5 (a conference about scientific thinking) attendees. The meaning behind the sticker? We think we know more than we do. Our brains jump to conclusions and create facts...
Ask these two questions to increase the performance of your team
Do you wish your team was more effective? Performed at a higher level? If so, have you ever paused and listened intentionally to the thoughts you have about your team? Thoughts are churning in the background as you go about your day, but we’re often not...
Not improving? Here’s the missing piece.
We all WANT to make changes – at work, at home, to our processes, our relationships -- but actually following through is the hard part, don’t you think? Day-Dreaming We all have ideas about how we’re going to be a better wife/husband/son/friend/boss. How we need to be more patient,...