We are often so preoccupied with the impressions we make on other people that there’s not much time left to invest in creating a better organizational culture. We hesitate to voice our opinions, ack...
For decades emotional expression has been stigmatized in the workplace. The infamous “leave your emotions at the door” approach kept us apart, holding back, feeling like we cannot be ourselves ful...
Whether we’re talking about hiring a new colleague, addressing a conflict, or dealing with a customer complaint, it can all be handled better and with a greater outcome when emotional intelligence i...
Have you ever checked your schedule for the day and found yourself thinking „why is this meeting in my calendar”? We spend too much time in meetings. Meetings that are not always productive, enjoy...
Insights from the Art of gathering by Priya Parker Community is something that is constantly reinvented, and nothing shapes a community like a gathering does. They can, in fact, bring us togeth...
The Employee Life Cycle (ELC) is an HR model that tracks the journey of an employee within your organization. It begins the moment a potential employee becomes aware of your brand and ends on the fina...
Emotional intelligence skills are as critical as intellect and technical skills in determining success at work. Our levels of emotional intelligence influence our behavior and correlate with our perfo...
By now we all know that emotional intelligence at work is a must. The expression and acknowledgement of emotions, EI development and vulnerable conversations must be encouraged and sustained because o...
When talking about leaders and leadership, one thing’s sure: a leader’s behavior can positively or negatively influence the performance and engagement of colleagues. Good leadership is fundamental...
Listening is an essential skill that lays the foundation for learning. It has brought us where we are today: we told each other stories, we found shared values and worked together towards common goals...
Listening is often seen as the humble counterpart of speech but is actually the stronger position in communication. You learn when you listen. That’s one of the key arguments that Kate Murphy makes ...
Coaching conversations at work are fundamental to your organization’s well-being and growth. Put plain and simple, powerful perspectives, goal setting, and regular progress-calibration meetups – w...
What makes coaching – often confused with therapy, consulting, or mentoring – essentially stand out is the combination of the practical with the emotional. It follows action plans and pe...
Contrary to popular opinion, authenticity is a skill we can develop. By building self-awareness, exploring the reasoning behind our emotions and actions, working with valuable feedback, and studying t...
People are drawn to authenticity and authentic people. Their stories inspire. Their honesty and openness nudges trust. They are good friends, charismatic leaders, and ingenious co-workers. However, mo...
Staying calm in the midst of chaos can be like tightrope walking. You have to be balanced, keep perspective, catch a rhythm, but most importantly, you have to remain connected with yourself – yo...
Taking the time to analyze how you feel and assess your progress every week allows you to gain perspective and maintain calm and confidence when feeling stuck or under pressure. In this article, we’...
Empathy has never been in more explicit demand than now when our hybrid working situations allow for more disconnection and isolation. Bring to mind your work persona suit that you put on working days...
Receiving feedback from other people that see our flaws and strengths altogether is crucial, both at work and in our personal lives. And that’s because we all have our blind spots and getting the ri...
The fear of vulnerability can hold us back from reaching our full potential, both in and outside of the office. Understanding its reasoning and challenging its boundaries can nudge creativity and auth...
In the era of meaningful and purposeful work, emotions play an essential role in getting our jobs done and collaborating well, with respect and in tune with everyone’s needs. With this in mind, orga...
We’ve been taught to dread conflict. To avoid it at all costs, like long emails in the morning when we haven’t had our coffee yet. But why so? And why, since conflict is so present in our live...
Being conscious at work can feel like going to cardio after years of being a couch potato. It’s not always faster, but it’s more sustainable for your performance and the business you work for. And...
The world is moving at a dizzying pace with technology-driven innovation changing companies and industries in dramatic ways. Despite all of the exciting new developments, employee engagement is at an ...
Getting results through others is at the heart of effective management, and coaching is one of the essential tools to facilitate this. Coaching in the workplace encourages employees to find their own ...
The case for emotional intelligence is clear. Successful organisations all over the world are now incorporating EI into the development of their people and their leaders. There’s also a wide variety...
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September 29, 2021
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