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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- What a Cat Mommy Can Teach You About Dealing with Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Saskia RoellI cried this morning and asked myself if there was another way to deal with my bittersweet emotions. Keep reading to the end and let the wisdom of our cat mommy, Kiki, show you the best way to deal with your emotions when saying goodbye to your best friend. Today, our baby kitten Ami (which ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Inside Out - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Geoffrey CanavanWe all start perfectly successful. We all start complete. We acquire failure. Real success is based on who we are within rather than anything we come by externally. The willingness to look at ourselves in a light of perfection, success, inclusion and completion provides a real opportunity to ...
Views: 1346 - Debunking The Myth of Genius - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerUntil recently, IQ tests were considered the Holy Grail for predicting career success. But the traditional definition of intelligence is just too narrow to reflect all of the ways we think, learn and express our talents and skills. It’s inaccurate to state that mastering science is more ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Deserving: Why Don't We Get What We Deserve? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is an area that can not only create frustration, anger and confusion; it can also make one feel powerless and a victim of circumstance. So here I am going to explain my current understanding, as to why we don’t always get what we think we deserve and can end up with something completely ...
Views: 2344 - What is Emotional Intelligence? And Do You Have It? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from nancy traversEveryone knows at least vaguely about general intelligence, or IQ, but what about emotional intelligence, or EQ? For the vast majority of us, emotional intelligence is more important to our lives than IQ. Harvard theorist Howard Gardner explains, “Your EQ [or emotional intelligence] is the level ...
Views: 954 - If We Stop…We Get Stuck - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneIt Worked So Good…We Stopped Doing it Following, is a recent email received by Larry: “I purchased the Abundance Course about 18 months ago. I found a peace that I never had. However, after some time, I recently decided I would re-learn the whole course again (kinda forgot about it) and am ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - Excuse me while I Kiss the Sky - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from cedric riceExcuse me while I Kiss the Sky The words of the title of this article are words which were made famous by the late Rock musician named Jimmi Hendrix. He was talking about a totally different type of experience than I am but I like the wording so excuse me while I kiss the sky. This has got ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - All It Takes - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes you hit a roadblock and you wonder; ok, what is it going to take to get me to the next level? What can I do that I haven’t already done? Am I not searching in the right area? So, what can you do to get past this little bump in the road and continue on to be more proactive in your ...
Views: 1637(2 votes) - Soul Searching - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorMy soul sometimes feels it needs to take a leap off of a cliff. I find myself watching reruns, just to bide my time until something better comes along. There are a million other things I could be doing at this time, yet I choose to spend my time watching "mindless" tv. I don't necessarily think ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - There is only one Superman - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from cedric riceI think that we can all agree that there is only one superman. I think that we can also agree that it’s definitely not me or you. So since it ain’t me I don’t have to try to pretend like it is. One of the biggest mistakes that I have seen people in leadership or supervisory positions make is ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study about procrastination help demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice of higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five Minute Miracle. George came to see me because every year his business lost large amounts ...
Views: 1637 - Why do I care about what others think? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Teppie and Christina Chartomatsidis- Do you constantly need the praise of others to feel good? - Would you feel crushed if someone criticised you about the way you look? - Are you sick of constantly conforming to what others expect - only to ignore what you truly want? - Do you spend hours thinking and stressing over ...
Views: 1226 - Become Emotionally Smart, Read about “The E.Q. star” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Shakti PradhanEmotions are the messengers of Heart. Everyone reveals his feelings to others through emotions. But in a professional world, you need to be emotionally smart to interact and cooperate with your colleagues. If you’re emotionally smart, you can handle the work stress and deadline tensions easily. ...
Views: 1888 - The Land Beyond Intellect - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezI’ve been asked why I named my book beyond intellect instead of unleash the power of your intuition. That’s a fair question, so I thought I’d try to answer it. We live in a task-oriented, skill-based society. After the question, “What is your name?” is answered; the next question is usually, ...
Views: 1933 - Are You Still a Learning Machine? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Hal WechslerAre you STILL a Learning Machine? If you are finished with school, for 95% of us, we quit learning. The problem with that is a static brain begins to unravel and invites deterioration like Alzheimer’s. You know the expression, ‘Use it or Lose it’. Put your arm in a cast for 6-weeks and the ...
Views: 1601 - Taming the Crazy Busy Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandFrantic, forgetful, fragmented and flummoxed. Does this describe your workplace or someone you work with? If so, you’re not alone. Many workplaces are driven by a frenetic, globalized, technology-driven, task focused climate. Has your workplace developed a culture of activity, aided by ...
Views: 1655 - From Design to Street Art, 5 Looks Inside Great Creators' Notebooks - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Beryl RademanThe character and origin of creativity is the main topic of many a theory. Yet, rather than theorizing regarding it, wouldn't it be great if we're able to just lift the lid of the great creative mind to see just how the devices works? Well, we kind of can—by way of excellent creators' private ...
Views: 555 - Some fasccinating facts about "The Flu Of Emotions" - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Shakti PradhanLike machines,their is a button to control humans too, and that button is EMOTIONS.In our daily life we never notice the importance of emotions,until a sentimental moment occurs!Emotions are the face of heart, and our heart expresses its feelings to others through emotions. Emotions can ...
Views: 1553 - Are You In Love With Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowMany people from a variety of different disciplines have talked about the importance of loving what you do for a living. Yet for many of us, the reality is quite different. Somewhere between our childhood dreams of achieving our ambitions and the practical realities of actually running a ...
Views: 1081 - The Vital Importance of Imagination - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonImagination is where creativity springs from. Imagination is what expands our horizons and turns what was previously impossible into a possibility. Scientists require factual evidence; they seek physical and actual proof before they believe something to be true, BUT they employ their ...
Views: 1066 - It's OK To Have Doubts - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonEveryone has an element of the "Doubting Thomas" within their personality. For some people this doubting and fearful part of their character has a high profile and filters everything through these potentially negative lenses. Others suppress this part of their focus and virtually turn a blind ...
Views: 1129 - Catharsis or Constipation? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Greg BeckamCatharsis is an old word. I don’t really hear anyone using it anymore. But what a great word it is! Indeed! If you REALLY want to charge up your life try this on for size… Our dictionary defines these words as follows: Catharsis: 1. the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Reality Or Projection: What Do We See? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the questions I have been asking myself recently is; are we seeing reality based on how it is today or are we interpreting and creating it based on what happened in our past The first response to this question could be; Of course we are seeing reality for how it is today, what else is ...
Views: 1951 - Growth in all Dimensions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from cedric riceGrowth in all Dimensions The most effective person is the well rounded person. Being well rounded means that you are able to function on many different levels in life. You can be good at one thing but not good at others. When you have a glaring weakness in one area it effectively diminishes ...
Views: 1421 - Running Away From Reality - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow does one run away from reality? You might say that you can turn a blind eye or deaf ear and simply neither see nor hear what is going on. Alternatively you might perhaps see what is happening but not allow yourself to feel any emotional response to the situation. You could see something ...
Views: 5435(1 vote) - Minimizing Emotional Intelligence Soft-Skill Training Investment Without Compromising Quality - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Byron StockFormal soft-skill training for issues such as Emotional Intelligence, conflict resolutions, teambuilding and others can present a high-cost solution for organizations, especially in today's economy. However, creative approaches can be implemented without compromising the quality of the ...
Views: 1521 - Handling Life Changes or Life Changing Events - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jayne KoppHow Do You Handle Change or Life Changing Events? How well do you handle change or life changing events in this fast paced world of ours? It seems to me there is always something new to face. Granted some changes are good, some bad, some gradual and some exceedingly speedy (technology ...
Views: 1785 - Did I Really Say THAT? (Connecting Our Words To Our Experiences) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Rev. Anne Presuel"Jerk!" I said, annoyed. "I can't believe he just pulled out in front of you like that!" My husband said nothing, but his hands tightened on the wheel. As we passed the other driver, I glared at him, wondering from what planet he had just come. Reckless drivers or thoughtless drivers ...
Views: 1587 - Adjusting Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Karen Kleinwort"A couple of months ago things were so stressful at work that everyone – including me – was tense all the time. By the time I got home I was completely drained and wanted nothing more than go straight to bed." Does the above scenario sound at least a little familiar? Can you identify with the ...
Views: 1538 - All That’s Inside Johannesburg - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from abbas yawarAlthough it might be known more for being a business hub and business tourism, the city of Johannesburg has a lot more to it. It might not be as touristic and fit for holidaying as Cape Town or Durban, Johannesburg is still well worth a visit. It has some kind of an attractive aura and ...
Views: 657 - Women, Empowerment, and the New World of Balance - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorA man I spoke to today told me that he thinks men are making way for women in the business world. Maybe - but mostly in a masculine way, which means simply that there is less active resistance. But women need more than a mute standing by the doorway - we need an invitation to come in, and ...
Views: 1167 - Emotional Intelligence And Leadership: The Incredible Duo - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeEmotional intelligence and leadership go hand in hand in many ways. If you want to become an effective leader, then you need to understand that emotional intelligence can help you in leaps and bounds. These days, becoming a leader is not just about being the best in your field. More ...
Views: 1802 - The Thoughts You Keep Can Lift You Up or Bring You Down - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Kimberley CohenIt can be challenging to maintain a positive outlook when you are in the midst of negative situations and/or people. With the increasing costs of living, natural disasters, wars, company closures, lay-offs, divorces, illnesses, addictions and adultery, to name just a few, it can put a real ...
Views: 1739 - Improve Your Concentration with the Help Of Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Christopher MontroseConcentrating all of your energy towards a common goal is the best way to succeed, however, distractions and other self destructive thoughts can get in the way and steal your focus away from your objective. Listening to an improve concentration hypnosis MP3 download will help you to become less ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Living the Nightmare – What Wakes You Up At Night? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithChasing a young boy, a weary mother is desperate to catch him. The back yard alley turns and twists as if it were a labyrinth seen in the lawns of the old English castles. Barbs and thorns poke into the pathway from the walls- tearing at her clothes. Tripping over the gnarly roots on her ...
Views: 1238 - The Benevolent Business Person Phenomenon - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Michelle CubasToday's chaotic world produced a phenomenon—the benevolent business person. The wealthiest people on the planet like Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett are giving away their fortunes through their foundations. On a smaller scale, you may be considering to offer your time and expertise ...
Views: 1631 - How to Get Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Etienne CharlandI get computer programming job offers every week, which pay 80000$/year as salary or 100000$/year as independent contractual worker. I thought it was because of my extensive programming experience and expertise, but there might be more to it. One of my coaching clients got 3 job interviews ...
Views: 1476 - Innovators Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2011 Healthy relationships can become dysfunctional if they prohibit one from "marching to the beat of a different drum," the one uniquely designed for only one set of ears. Peer pressure is an intangible force leading to either positive or negative outcomes, depending on how it is ...
Views: 1231 - Develop your core competencies to stand out - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Manideepa PatnaikManagerial Core Competence Manideepa Patnaik International Journal of Management Perspectives http://www.ubiqusgroup.com/ijmp There is a need to ...
Views: 1674 - Searching For Things To Do NYC - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Gale DiverPeople are pressed for time so if you want to visit New York, first get online and Google “things to do NYC.” Don’t miss out on certain breathtaking locations and attractions. Major guides and reviews have reported that New York City intends to invest over 3 billion dollars for new recreation ...
Views: 663 - Easy Self Improvement Tips Need More Than Information - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Fred wilsonIn life we are consistently flooded with a similar theme of self improvement tips and how to be the best person you can be. Often there is a repetition of the same content in the area of self improvement, and although that is valuable, it does not really offer anything essentially different. ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Facing Guilt in Your Past - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Karen KleinwortRIDDING YOURSELF OF SHAME FROM YOUR PAST It’s only human to make mistakes, and we all have done things of which we’re not proud. Although time can blur the memory and alleviate the pain of stressful incidents from our past, often it’s not a simple task to overcome the guilt that stems from ...
Views: 3063(2 votes) - What's Happiness Got to Do With It? Women, Life and Pleasure! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe elusiveness of happiness! What a rat race to find it and then if you were lucky to get it how to keep it. Marcus Buckingham's research and findings in HuffPost based on his paper "The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness" inspired me to reflect on my own progression in life to happiness and ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Only Insecure People Find It Hard To Say Sorry - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonGetting used to saying "I'm sorry" is something which we are usually taught as a child when we are in the process of growing up. Some learn this lesson more quickly than others! To have to say that you are sorry is essentially a spoken acknowledgment of you having been in the wrong over ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Freedom Or Safety: What Would You Choose? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAfter recent experiences and awareness’s in my life and also from what is happening it the public domain, I felt it was right to talk about my views and understandings of these two incredibly important areas of life. The Dichotomy On one side we have a great need to feel safe and on the ...
Views: 2453 - Can Meditation Help in Dealing with Emotions? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsOne of the most important tools for shifting the focus inward and creating inner harmony is meditation. It brings the concentration inward supporting introspection. When the focus is better centered its easier to access pleasant thoughts and emotions. In the common, very stressful life ...
Views: 1567 - Can Changing The Way You Deal With Emotions- Affect Your Health? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsEmotions have a direct and profound influence on physical health. I have yet to see a disease that doesn't have an emotional aspect to it. Learning how to deal with emotions in a resourceful way is vital for anyone wishing to establish long term health and well-being. The body records all ...
Views: 1548 - Effective Tips for Organizing Your Work Day to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Machen MacDonaldWhat would you do differently throughout your day if you only had time to experience joy and success? I often hear how so much energy and effort is being directed at what people don’t want rather than what they do want. Like anybody, I can get caught in that trap from time to time as well. ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Twenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Irina BenoitTwenty ways to make yourself “Feel good”. Why it is important to feel good? Because thoughts lead to feelings. Feelings lead to results. If you want to change the results you are getting in your life, you must start taking control of the way you feel. When you make Feel Good NOW your ...
Views: 1127 - Emotional Intelligence: The Importance Of Processing Our Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI have recently had an interesting experience. And upon close reflection, I believe this experience has explained how important it is to process our emotions and to limit their accumulation. I believe it also explains at a deeper level, what is meant by; we are not just the observers of our ...
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