There are essentially five pillars of Emotional intelligence (EQ) and today we will explore what I believe to be the primary pillar… Self-Awareness.

One aspect of EQ is the capacity to understand and manage your own emotions in positive ways. EQ is an important factor in...

I have noticed over the last several years how aware many people have become regarding the negative impacts of acting in a controlling or domineering manner.

Although it has not been the case for many years, there was a time when a domineering leadership style was acceptable and even normal....

My goal in this article is not to attempt to add to the countless number of lists describing what a leader “should be.” My intention in this article is to share with you some of the feedback I have received through my own personal experience and allow you to decide where you might...

Research suggests that by the time we are thirty-five years old ninety-five (95%) of our behavior is unconscious. Therefore, our habits, beliefs, emotions, and thoughts are happening to us and not actually by us.

A heuristic is a mental shortcut that allows an individual to...

I recently read a January 7, 2022, Gallup study that reported “For the first year in more than a decade, the percentage of engaged workers in the U.S. declined in 2021.”

Seems as though things are moving in the wrong direction.

This decline is certainly understandable given the...

Self-Awareness is a core competency of Emotional Intelligence and the primary characteristic found in extraordinary leaders. There are many tools and assessments that will aid you in becoming more self-aware.

The key to making any shift in thought or action is becoming completely honest about...

Today we will explore the concept of “Self-Awareness” as it relates to EQ and extraordinary leadership.

As I reflect on my early years in leadership I must laugh (keeps me from crying) at the absolute mess I was as a leader. Promoted into the role of leader and without a solid...