Emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership necessity. In a world that often rewards strategy and assertiveness, the ability to understand and manage emotions is what truly separates effective leaders from the rest. This article explores why EQ is …
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Are Your Thoughts About TIME Causing Chronic STRESS?
How many times last week did you say “I don’t have enough time?" I want you to stop and think about how you feel when you think this. Stressed or calm? If you are like I was, you may be saying this multiple times a day without even realizing it. You believe that you...
Navigating The Holiday Season: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Different DISC Profiles
The holidays bring joy, traditions, and time with loved ones—but they can also highlight personality differences that make family dynamics a little more… interesting. Using the DISC framework, this article explores how different personality styles show up around the…
Finding Your Coach Prime
Love him or hate him, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders continues to make waves in the sports world. While many superstar athletes struggle to transition into leadership roles, Sanders has proven that great coaching is not about talent – it’s about connection. His abili…
Sharpening the Skill of Direct Feedback
Many leaders avoid difficult conversations because they fear emotional reactions or simply don’t know what to say. But when leaders stay silent, harmful behaviors often go unchecked and begin to damage team dynamics. Direct, candid feedback is one of the most importan…
“Quiet Promotion” and Why Silence is Scary When the Work Piles On
My oldest daughter was recently assigned a group project in 7th grade social studies class. Even the words, “group project”, still to this day give me full body hives thinking back to my own experiences of pulling all-nighters to finish up projects for undergrad...
How Ditching The “I’ll Be Happy When…” Mindset Is Key for Stress Sanity
Many high achievers believe that reaching the next big milestone will finally bring lasting happiness. But as philosopher Rebecca Mason discovered after earning tenure, the reality can be very different. Psychological concepts like the arrival fallacy, impact bias, and …
Spring Clean Your Meetings and Yes, Order Pizza
Spring is the perfect time to clean more than just your home — it’s also an opportunity to refresh your meeting habits at work. With employees spending up to a third of their workweek in meetings, cluttered spaces, oversized groups, and unstructured conversations ca…
“Who’s the Greatest Among You?” Leadership Journal Publishes Our Original Research Study
Who’s the greatest among you? Let’s face it, you ask this question -- in fact, we all ask this question – either brazenly aloud or bashfully within our own minds. You and I both know there’s a pecking order in life – actually, there’s more than just one. They’re...