We all have known people over the years that have short fuses, hot-tempers, and bad moods. All of us get glum, get frustrated, and get down. We need strategies to overcome these negative emotions.
Being aware of your feelings is an important and somewhat difficult task. Many of us were taught to hide our feelings or to minimize or pretend […]
Have you been working on empathy lately?
Empathy means thoughtfully considering others’ feelings, along with other factors, in the process of making intelligent decisions. Empathetic people listen and learn what coworkers are feeling and acknowledge their fears and frustrations.
Team members must be able to sense and understand the viewpoints of everyone around the table. It is important to create a […]
One of my favorite books is entitled, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steve Chandler.
People with motivation are driven to achieve. They are motivated by a deep desire to achieve, simply for the sake of achievement. They have a passion for the work itself. They seek creative challenges, like to learn, and take great pride in a job well […]
Self-regulation is that little voice inside. It is the component of emotional intelligence that frees us from being a victim of our feelings. People that possess Emotional Intelligence, feel bad moods and emotional impulses, just as everyone else does, but they find ways to control and channel those feelings in useful ways.
Self-regulation enhances integrity, which not only good for […]
If you are like me you have taken many assessments. It is valuable information that can be put to good use.
Self-awareness is the first component of emotional intelligence. People who have a high degree of self-awareness recognize how their feelings affect them, other people, and their job performance.
Self-awareness extends to a person’s understanding of his or her goals. People […]