The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

The term emotional intelligence was coined in 1990 by two psychology professors, John D. Mayer of UNH and Peter Salovey of Yale, and through the years it has become a key leadership skill. There are many different definitions, but they all conclude that understanding your emotions can help keep your ego and stress levels in […]

4 Tips To Communicate Success To Your Team

4 Tips To Communicate Success To Your Team

Skill levels, age gaps and technology can make communication difficult, especially in a hybrid work environment. Effective communication is essential for leader to communicate success to their team.Leaders who want to communicate what success and ensure their teams are working together will need to constantly evaluate their communication style and delivery. In my decades experience […]

Using Soft Skills to Lead a Technical Team

Using Soft Skills to Lead a Technical Team

With the increase in technical skills required to join the workforce, it’s common for executives to lead team members who have a specialized skillset. However, many bosses are noting a need for more soft skills for these “knowledge workers,” and are trying to communicate these skills while keeping their teams’ productivity and technical skills at […]

Genius Ways to Inspire Employees: Part I

Genius Ways to Inspire Employees: Part I

You are here because you want to inspire your employees. And you have a great group to lead! You know that when your employees are performing at a high level, your company is, too. So, how do you inspire your employees to put forth their absolute best? You perform to your best ability every single […]

Engaging a Diverse Workforce

Engaging a Diverse Workforce

  As a leader, your responsibility is to provide the support that inspires growth and engages your team in a diverse workforce. Easier said than done. We are in a new era – post-recession, businesses are regaining momentum and a new generation is getting their first taste of leadership. Engaging team members is becoming one […]

Say No the Right Way

Say No the Right Way

How much time do you spend on tasks that do not align with your purpose, skills or gifts? Say no to most things you’re asked to do so you can get better and better at your one thing. Mastering the one or very few things that require your strengths is much better than trying to master 1,000 […]