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Without Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness Doesn’t Work

Harvard Business

Our research and analysis has revealed a complicated relationship between mindfulness and executive performance—one that is important for leaders to understand as they seek to develop in their careers. These, it turns out, are what one of us (Dan) has described as core emotional intelligence competencies.

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Servant Leadership: The Antidote to Toxic Workplaces

Rick Conlow

Employees want and need leaders who are humane, empathetic and skilled in emotional intelligence. The Cost of Toxic Workplaces Research shows that: 85% of the world’s employees are disengaged. Employees Feedback on Toxic Workplaces #image_title This Servant leadership training will show you a positive alternative.

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The Surprising Role of Goodwill in Building Trust

Organizational Talent Consulting

Research into credibility reveals that the leader's knowledge, competence, and goodwill are the primary drivers of followers' perceptions. Leader characteristics that support goodwill Several research studies demonstrate the benefits of a leader's inner game. A leader's ability to influence is directly affected by follower perceptions.

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Synergy Unleashed: The Power of Great Teamwork

Rick Conlow

Our assessment identified a silo mentality throughout the organization and minimal leadership development or training. We addressed the issues with new communication channels, customer service and quality initiatives, on-going quality leadership training for all leaders (executives, too), and team development applications.

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Why Coaching is the Secret Sauce of Leadership

Rick Conlow

It is about learning a process and applying all the skills required for good relationships and emotional intelligence. According to our research managers have on average 40-50 of these encounters in any given day. For example, a study by the Personnel Management Association compared training alone to coaching and training.

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How to Find the Exact Words that Attract Your Clients (and Gets them Excited to Work with You)

Consulting Matters

Here are some of the sticky phrases we got through her "voice of the customer" research process: If you are interested in organizational change and have been around the block once or twice, you may have found yourself a bit disenfranchised or frustrated by the flavor of the month attempts at "change." Yes, emotions. Will I be fired?".

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Is Executive Coaching Really Worth it?

Organizational Talent Consulting

In a literature review of 81 executive coaching studies, researchers [link] found that executive coaching positively impacts the leader and the organization. Improved Emotional Intelligence (EQ) A recent Harvard study revealed that a leader's emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than their mental ability (IQ).