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The Importance of emotional intelligence in leadership
Emotional intelligence has recently become one of the key talking points when it comes to leadership. One thing we know for sure is that it is a trait that can be measured and developed. But what exactly is it and how does it influence the concept of leadership as we know it today?
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How emotional Intelligence can reduce risk and promote growth
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage your own emotions, as well as those of others. It is essential to decision-making and relationship-building. In fact, research shows emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90 percent of what helps people advance their career when IQ and technical skills are similar.
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The secret to better relationaships with co-workers? Mindfulness
Mindfulness at work is not just about finding a place to meditate during your workday—it has to do with being mindful about the relationships you have with your coworkers.
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The wandering mind at work: How to go from distraction to deep work
The more focused you are, the faster and higher you will rise in the ranks at work. This was the conclusion of a study which Potential Project did with 35,000 managers and leaders across the globe. Other studies have found that high levels of focus make you feel more balanced and productive and be perceived as a better leader. The message is clear: to be successful and happy, focus and deep work are key.
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Five ways mindfulness makes your relationship happier
Mindfulness is an attitude to living that helps you be more open, compassionate, and self-aware. It involves deliberately directing your attention away from autopilot and negative, judging thoughts, allowing you to be more present and connected to whatever is happening right now.
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5 Reasons your company should be investing in mindfulness training
Research on this practice shows that meditation and mindfulness training more generally offer businesses a real ROI.
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Linkedin, SAP and Calm Share 3 tips on how to start a company mindfulness program
A calmer mind is a more productive one. Growing research continues to show how meditation can increase productivity, improve work relationships, and create stronger team dynamics. It can also help people become better leaders and make more skillful decisions.
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Mindfulness and emotional intelligence
Childhood attachment experiences have profound impacts on our mental-emotional architecture and our capacity for healthy relationships. Negative, problematic early attachment experiences commonly leave legacies of lasting life challenges, including difficulties in psychological flexibility and emotional regulation that adversely affect people's ability to be empathic and compassionate and experience intimacy and connectedness.
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Self-awareness can help leaders more than an MBA can
Self-awareness is not part of the standard curriculum in most management education programs but if we want to create high-performance teams where people thrive and deliver results then actually it should be. Vince’s journey as CEO of California-based New Resource Bank, clearly illustrates why leaders need to focus on both relationships and results.
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