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Seven Highly Desirable Characteristics of An Employable College Graduate

Strategy Driven

Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage one’s emotions and perceive others’ emotional needs and triggers, and it can be the tipping point in an employer hiring one candidate over another. The first impression of your work ethic will be evident in the details of your resume, cover letter, and email communications.

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May 2016 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the May 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Lexie Martin of Leadership Directions provided Building Team Cohesion With Emotional Intelligence. This edition touches on so many nuances of leadership! Let’s Get Started. It demands team-bonding.” ” Find Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg.

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The Most (and Least) Empathetic Companies

Harvard Business Review

Businesses are more profitable and productive when they act ethically, treat their staff well, and communicate better with their customers, according to the latest Lady Geek Global Empathy Index. Additional geographies will be added in the next report in March 2016. There is a direct link between empathy and commercial success.