Category: Emotional Intelligence
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Emotional Intelligence Assessments
Photo by nikko macaspac on Unsplash I wrote a short program on EI recently and I needed to locate some free assessments. The article below is a good intro to the topic and also has a list of useful tests at the end of the article. Read the article here
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Mind Fitness
I had a very interesting discussion with a colleague about a program I will be running soon, It is on emotional intelligence. Complex concept and many ways you can tackle it as a facilitator. One way is to venture into meditation. I have written posts on this before. I understand that not everyone is open…
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Meditation
Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash Meditation has been around for a long time but it is really making a big comeback, particularly in business management and leadership. There are many resources available but this short article is a good primer and also points you to a new book that backs up all of the claims with scientific…
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Resilience
Photo by Frantisek Duris on Unsplash I was writing some learning material on resilience last week and found it difficult to get any really good resource material. If you have to do anything with resilience as a topic here are some good links. Read the following guide: Emotional Resilience Toolkit Read the article: 5 ways to boost your…
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Another week and another talk on Emotional Intelligence
Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash Emotional intelligence is a big part of my work. I just finished reading Search Inside Yourself on the weekend which was essentially about Google’s training program on EI, mindfulness and meditation. It has some great tips and practices. The article below also has some good tips. It’s worth reading for the simple…
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Yes, Reading is as important as exercise
Access this photo and more here I passed a milestone this week. I set a target of reading 40 books this year and I have passed this already. I use Goodreads to track my reading. I have written quite a few posts on the importance of reading particularly for trainers. Read to know,learn and experience.…
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The dangers of mindfulness
Photo by Mayur Gala on Unsplash Mindfulness is a very popular training topic at the moment. It is often linked to emotional intelligence but they are different. The first article below from HBR is a recent article that indicates that mindfulness can not occur without emotional intelligence. The second article is an interview with Dan Goleman about the…
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Emotional Intelligence
Photo by Tommy Ferraz on Unsplash Just about every topic I talk about at the moment contains some aspect of emotional intelligence. I am due to deliver a full day program on EI in a few weeks time. Below is a pretty handy article if you are trying to get a easy handle on the topic. Read the…
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Start the week being happy
Photo by Josh Felise on Unsplash I am very happy at the moment. All is going well. I am not working as much and have had some time to do other things that I have neglected. I think it shows in my training style. I’m happy and so are my participants. Here’s a fun way…
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Sunday Zephyr – Happiness Report
Photo by NASA How is your Sunday going? I forgot to post this a while ago. If you have some time today check out the World Happiness Report. You can also watch the short summary video below. Have a great week. Read the report here. Can’t see the video – click here