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Business is a Laughing Matter

Lead Change Blog

Emotional Intelligence author and expert, Daniel Goleman,(EQ author/expert), states “Research on humor at work reveals that a well-timed joke or playful laughter can stimulate creativity, open lines of communication, enhance a sense of connection and trust, and, of course make work more fun”. Simple humor. Human humor. We all laughed.

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High EQ: The most desirable leadership tenet of them all?

N2Growth Blog

With the demand for high EQ leaders increasing, what should future leaders consider when in pursuit of developing the most desirable leadership tenet of them all ? Below, I have taken from Daniel Goleman, an American Psychologist, five elements which define EQ. How to develop EQ. Controlled emotions. Social skills.

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5 Ways Leaders Can Raise Their Emotional Intelligence

Lead Change Blog

Consider the research of psychologist David Goleman at nearly 200 large, global companies in which he found that truly effective leaders are distinguished by a high degree of emotional intelligence. Think about some of the strongest bonds you have, I bet a lot of them are with people who know and/or share your vulnerabilities.

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Let Them See You as Human

Persuasive Powerhouse

Discover areas you can unite with others on – agreement on similar interests or like mindedness on a topic will help develop connections. On your next visit, refer to something they said; this will help them to know that you listened and create a bond because you remembered something about them.

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Who Can Help?

Persuasive Powerhouse

Simply by asking, you have built a bond with them. I read a lot of Leadership development articles and blogs, and I think this is one the first ones I’ve read that i’ve actually said to myself “Hey! Go ahead and: Find someone you trust and ask them to assist you. Be specific about the help they can provide.

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Scream Team or Dream Team? A 10 Point Team Check Up

The Practical Leader

” We’ve facilitated dozens of team development sessions (often as part of a virtual or in-person leadership team retreat ). .” Decades of Emotional Intelligence research shows that groups of leaders can be individually brilliant and a collective bunch of dim wits. ” The post Scream Team or Dream Team?

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Purpose Matters for Business Travel, Too

Harvard Business Review

It’s also because of the power that face-to-face meetings can have in our own development and the crafting of invaluable relationships. ” It’s nice to see these digital natives agreeing on the importance of personal bonds. The trick is to travel with purpose and planning.

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