I’m sure people say you’re good at your job, you’re competent, you’re smart, and you’re pretty funny. How do you know if what they are saying is true or whether they are just being nice? How does a person know themselves, really?
We often see ourselves in the reflection of others, a mirroring of the judgments of those around us. […]
Social skill is more than having a few Facebook friends.
Social skill is the outcome of the other dimensions of emotional intelligence. Social skill is friendliness with a purpose; moving people in the desired direction, whether that’s agreement on a new strategy or enthusiasm about a new product.
Socially skilled people have many acquaintances, and they have developed a talent for […]
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 […]
I have been delivering more and more webinars from my home office these days. In a couple of weeks, I will be delivering a webinar on Embracing Change, again, for Randstad RiseSmart. They partner with companies across the globe to help them take an innovative approach to talent mobility, into, through, […]
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 […]