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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- Emotional Intelligence: Steering the Business World - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Kiran BalaI have no doubt whatever that most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness…much like a man who, out of his whole bodily organism, should get into the ...
Views: 927 - Kids' Emotional Intelligence: What is it, Who Has it, and How to Get It - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour nine year old is teased at school for being the new kid in class, or being too fat, or answering correctly one too many times, and tells you he wants to run away or kill himself. Your six year old feels humiliated at soccer practice cause she can't kick the ball as well as the other girls ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence to Thrust Your Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from corporatetrainer IndiaWhat is seen outside is 15% - 10% (appearance). What’s really happening inside is 85% - 90% (emotions). Emotion is like gravity. You know it's there. You know it exists but how do you define it? It is always experienced by the people. Emotional intelligence -“Is a term used to describe the ...
Views: 1020 - THE BANDAGED PLACES: Confessions of a Recovering Intellectual - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind ProjectFor many years I counted myself amongst those who reject the notion of art as a potential source of healing. I saw both the practice and the appreciation of it as a largely formal and intellectual exercise—a game of the mind: a game capable of infinite richness, perhaps, but nonetheless a game. ...
Views: 2607 - It's Only Thinking, But Thinking is the Cause - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaMost people think that they're very ordinary, very normal—or said the other way around, "Well, there's nothing special about me," or, "What's special about me?" The fact is, there's another group of people who say that everybody has a gift to give, something unique. For a Mozart, of course, ...
Views: 825 - The Toxic Need Not Apply! - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Theodore HendersonWhat defines toxic? Merriam-Webster defines it thus: extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful. What does this mean to you? I suggest avoiding toxic people and situations whenever possible. Oftentimes you may not have identified toxic people who inhabit your world as you are just so accustomed to ...
Views: 948 - Beating Road Rage - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Harvey DeutschendorfThe other day I was driving down a four lane road at about 3:00 in the afternoon. There was light traffic and I was in the right lane. All of a sudden this car cuts right in front of my as he swerves into my lane and THEN he hits his brakes. My first impulse was to get both of my hands ...
Views: 1708(3 votes) - Emotional Intelligence and the Bottom Line - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Byron StockThe Emotional Intelligence (EI) of a business's people can be critical to success. Leaders' and employees' emotions can play a role in how people behave (what they say or do). And this behavior can directly impact their customers and the bottom line. In their Harvard Business Review article, ...
Views: 2044 - *** You Are Enrolled in a Cosmic Grade School - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWelcome to your life, the attendance in a universal elementary school of sorts, where you are here to learn, develop and enjoy your being. You are here to learn your ABC's of Abundance, Being-ness and Consciousness. In the rich generative soil of physical reality you are meant to grow and ...
Views: 1399 - Coping Strategies for Hard Times - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Sonja WinburnIn times like these, when people in workplaces everywhere are feeling such strain from a lack of resources, and intense stress caused by such uncertainty, it helps to stop and consider. These times can accomplish growth in each of us and although it is burdensome, it can be viewed in a positive ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - *** The Power of Your Power Point Presence - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me ...
Views: 1537 - The Path of Forgiveness: Sympathy, Empathy & Generosity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ana HolubOn our forgiveness path, we examine many aspects of our emotional life. For instance, what is the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how do they fit into a life dedicated to generosity and healing? We are often taught that sympathy is the same thing as love. "Oh, you poor thing!" ...
Views: 4471(3 votes) - Feelings: Tools to Expand Our Lives - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillFeelings are very underrated. In my book, Unlimited Life: Limiting Beliefs and Belief Busting Power Truths, I discuss how our beliefs define us. I discuss in the book, and in past articles how limiting beliefs prevent us from creating the life that we desire. A question that comes up often is, ...
Views: 981 - Obligations That Drain Us - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillObligations are an expected part of life. We take them on when we feel responsible and caring. However, obligations can drain us of our purpose and energy. They can pile up on us and drag us down. An obligation is an unwelcome chore and a drain when we do anything that is not right for us in ...
Views: 1071 - How to Make a Really Difficult Decision - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Claudia LuizPatients often contact me for therapy in the throes of a difficult decision. They want to know if they should get a new job or change their child's school, move to another city or leave their spouse. When they can’t make a decision, it is usually not for lack of relevant information and advice ...
Views: 12598(3 votes) - Why You Are Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Shelley Riutta"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come live.” Howard Thurman Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel there is something more for you in your life but you don’t know what that is? Or you know ...
Views: 1177 - Caution! Word's Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you've been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: "Hey, what are you talking about? You're a real idiot!" Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 2145 - Emotions Are For Feeling - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Merry BattlesEmotions are for feeling, feeling in and out: Tears of sadness; cries of joy; words of anger; fear as toys. Round and round we go. Sometimes laughing out. Sometimes tears inward - make for sick bones. Emotions are for feeling. Just what is it all about? They say our feelings create for ...
Views: 1341 - Can You Control Everything in Your Life or Not? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiI knew him as an angry person for a long time. He used to be angry for weeks or even longer, for the sake of somebody’s behavior, or for the sake of every situation you can imagine. But, he wasn’t a bad guy. When he was angry, he wasn’t furious, aggressive, or rude, just sad and quiet, suffering ...
Views: 1541 - Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: The Optimal Thinking Way - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sam DonnersWhen leaders lack emotional intelligence, employees often feel powerless, anxious and frustrated. Functioning with unresolved emotional turbulence, their performance can be dramatically impacted. Many employees disconnect from the company's mission and their daily responsibilities when they feel ...
Views: 1603(8 votes) - Are You Emotionally Intelligent? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jane WoodsWe all know people who have masses of academic qualifications yet somehow just don’t get it right in the world of work. They are not easy people to be with and tend to misread situations. They say the wrong thing, upset people (often completely unintentionally) and therefore don’t always get as ...
Views: 2047 - Emotional Brilliance - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Mick QuinnAre the ways in which other people act emotionally disturbing to you? Are you sometimes of the opinion that other people don’t seem to care enough? Do you question the insensitive ways of other people? We are all subject to deeply felt emotional responses that seem to originate because of ...
Views: 1733 - *** Stuck in a Powerless Comfort Zone? How to Reclaim Personal Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra Life is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. You can approach the roller coaster of life with arms high in the air; willingly and ready for whatever comes next. Or you can grip the ...
Views: 1622 - Learn How to Be Happy - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Julie Donley“He's simply got the instinct for being unhappy highly developed.” ~ Saki, British author (1870 - 1916) Happiness is not about what you own, who you married, or what you collect. Happiness is feeling good – not having your life look good – and it can only be felt right now, in this moment. It ...
Views: 1451 - Emotional Intelligence - Link Between Leadership and Profitability - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Byron StockPeter's Story: With his degree from a top school, hard work, and excellent organizational skills, Peter was able to land a challenging job as a new product manager. He was on top of the world. Based on his impressive accomplishments, Peter was assigned the responsibility of locking in ...
Views: 1536 - Enforcing Boundaries is the Key to Keeping Emotional Clutter Away - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda PucciEmotional clutter is made up of negative emotions from past experiences, and limiting beliefs that no longer apply to your current situation. Keeping emotional clutter away from you requires vigilance in setting and enforcing your boundaries. Your boundaries help define who you are and what ...
Views: 2451(1 vote) - Is Natural Disaster Due to LOA? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThe Law of attraction does not discriminate between good or bad, kind of vicious, false of imagined. An event like that of Italy is no different that what is happening all over the world. If you perceive the law of attraction as a 'being' who ought to reward or punish his or her community, or ...
Views: 1700 - Seven Essential Skills of Emotion Management - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Janie BehrYour emotions and feelings protect us, and give our lives richness. If emotions become overwhelming they can also be the cause of undue stress, and erratic behavior. Journaling can help balance and regulate your emotions and feel more comfortable and directed in your emotional life. Every day ...
Views: 8588(2 votes) - Emotional Intelligence and Toddlers - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Wendy McDonnellThis week, I received a couple of questions about toddlers who hit and bite from parents wondering how to teach their youngsters about emotional intelligence. I also received similar questions about teens which I will cover in next week’s blog. I was drawn to the toddler questions when my ...
Views: 4302(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence - Benefits for Business Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Byron StockFor more than a decade, organizations have been helping their employees improve their Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills. People at all organizational levels - from executives to administrative staff - experience the same emotions even though the challenges, pressures and demands they face at ...
Views: 2897 - Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Gregory KylesWe are all emotional beings. We may experience emotions in varying levels of intensity but nobody can deny having emotions. Recognizing and understanding emotions is of paramount importance in our personal lives and interactions with others. Emotional Intelligence is a relatively new concept in ...
Views: 6600(3 votes) - What is Emotion - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Lygya MayaThe Oxford English Dictionary defines the word, “emotion” as, “…any agitation or disturbance of mind, feeling, passion; any exciting mental state." Some theorists call the word a term; some say it denotes distinctive thoughts, psychological or biological states and a range of propensities to ...
Views: 1838 - Travel Lightly My Friends - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTravel lightly my friends. Give up your unconscious pain and habits; they weigh you down. Accept your birthright to be joyous and free. —Anonymous When was the last time you flew on a plane? Have you noticed that the weight limits for baggage have been significantly lowered? I discovered this ...
Views: 809 - The Three Gs: Gratitude, Giving, and Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jenni WrightHow do you feel when someone gives you a gift? In particular remember a gift that you have really wanted, or a gift that has been handmade. Or how do you feel when you receive a gift from a child that they have lovingly prepared for you? If you say that you “feel warm and fuzzy”, that you “feel ...
Views: 3380 - Your EQ, not Your IQ, is Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lisa SmithFor a long time, one's IQ (Intelligence Quotient) was considered the leading determinant of success (financial and personal). However, as more studies looked into the lifestyles and success factors of those with high IQ's, it became clear that this theory did not bear itself out. Many with high ...
Views: 4992(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Practice Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joshua BauscherPractice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down. 1. Practice smiling When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ...
Views: 2045 - A Call to Action! – A Case of Optimism for Our Children’s Future - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Patrick McMillanIn light of the current global economic situation, more now than ever we must help our kids by instilling optimism in ourselves. By: Patrick McMillan Author, An Exercise in Happiness for Kids Until our kids are grown and gone, we clean up after them. When our kids make a mess, we clean it ...
Views: 1494 - Emotional Intelligence - A Multi-problem Solution - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Byron StockA group of professional internal consultants from Chicago invited me to facilitate a professional development network session on the subject of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Because this group was comprised of highly seasoned professionals, I decided to draw upon their expertise. I developed a ...
Views: 1353 - Master Teachers and the New Millennial Mindset - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Zen BenefielIt is all-visible to each 'presence' within our entire population; however the effect of each choice in the filter of their own consciousness is often one of the ‘hidden’ processes that take place, regardless of the external activity. These are processes that one internalizes and rarely offers ...
Views: 2341 - Developing Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Clarissa Alverson“Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise.” –Alice Walker I’ve recently become aware of how I can shape my own emotional states through managing my expectations. I’m finding that if I say or do something with the expectation that it will have a positive result ...
Views: 1177 - Build a Solid Foundation of Emotional Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Byron StockFor over a decade, I have worked with an Emotional Intelligence (EI) model that indicates emotional self-awareness as the foundational competency. Emotional self-awareness supports and serves as a basis upon which to build EI competencies including emotional self-management, emotional ...
Views: 3019 - The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsHigh Emotional Intelligence (EI) Translates to Big Bucks!! In a previous newsletter about energy management, I mentioned the tool of Emotional Intelligence and how it relates to profitability as well as to our credibility as leaders. Emotional Intelligence is being aware of our own emotions and ...
Views: 3245 - Self Management is Critical for Handling Problems - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Julie DonleyA staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well, and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!” Your young child is playing upstairs. You decide to go ...
Views: 1193 - Benefits of Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Skills - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Byron StockIncreasing your Emotional Intelligence skills offers significant benefits in three categories: decision-making, relationships, and health. These categories embrace virtually every behavior, every action and reaction, every situation you may encounter. They apply to your business and professional ...
Views: 2039 - An Emotional Intelligence Framework - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Bronwyn Bowery-IrelandI have been working with my coach to take my leadership skills to the next level. We recently looked at an emotional intelligence framework to better understand leadership. The grid, as outlined below, has four quadrants. To demonstrate great emotional intelligence the aim is to be highly ...
Views: 2037 - What's Your EQ? Understanding Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? I mean, "emotional intelligence"? Aren't emotion and intellect two very different things? Not anymore, at least according to Dr. Relly Nadler, author of The Leader's Playbook: How to Apply Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Nadler explains Emotional ...
Views: 1079 - Emotional Intelligence - Key to Resilience in a Stressful World - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Byron StockEnhancing Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the key to becoming resilient in this stressful world. Stress and its detrimental effects pervade our headlines. We are bombarded with a never-ending drove of articles on such topics as the economy, layoffs, holiday stress, academic stress, relationship ...
Views: 1394 - The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients frequently ask me how they can find happiness. While there are many elements that create happiness, I've noticed that a basic characteristic of people who are happy is healthy self-awareness. Self-awareness refers to a deep understanding of who we are and what makes us tick. It ...
Views: 1752 - An Introduction to Value Science - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Julie DonleyYou have thousands of thoughts that float through your mind all day every day. How do you sort through them all to determine which thoughts are good ones? In other words, how do you know which thoughts will lead you to good outcomes? It’s hard to know. You can become attached to certain ...
Views: 1464 - Hurrying And Worrying - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Brock HansenA discussion about worrying and anxiety on a recent talk show pointed out an interesting paradox. Most folks reading this article are healthier, safer, and wealthier than people have been at any time in the world's history, and yet research indicates a significant increase in worrying and ...
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