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4 Basic Skills of Emotional Intelligence that Can Make or Break Your Career

Women on Business

Some people are born with it, but others have to work to develop it. Either way, emotional intelligence can affect your career. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Do you have emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence encourages us to make good decisions and communicate effectively despite negative emotions and stress.

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Best Jobs for Women in 2012, Stress-Free Management Tips, Victoria’s Secret’s Human Trafficking Problem

Women on Business

The Glass Hammer shares the story of Karen Wimbish whose career soared after her children had grown. Karen refers to herself as a “second half champion” and urges other women to defy the old myth that successful careers have to skyrocket at an early age. Follow the link above to learn more.

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How to be a Damn Good Developmental Manager

Great Leadership By Dan

Have you ever worked for a manager that consistently helped you learn new skills and develop? A manager that took an interest in your career, challenged you to be your best, and believed in your potential to grow? Before you can credibly and effectively development others, you should develop yourself first. Ask questions.

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The Best Kind of Accountability Coach

Your Voice of Encouragement

And then he used a phrase to describe me that I cherish to this day: VELVET HAMMER I pride myself on speaking the truth to people, but I try to do it gently, to maintain the other person’s dignity and self-esteem. Who would make the best “velvet hammer” for you? Someone who will be honest with you.

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The Secret to Success: It’s Not a Secret

Strategy Driven

During my career as a successful commodities broker, I learned a key lesson about success: self-management is more important than talent. A frequent stumbling block in developing and sticking to a plan is negative self-image resulting from childhood experiences. His career had its ups and downs, including a bankruptcy.

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Top Down Leadership Does Work, If You’re Stuck in the Industrial Age

Lead Change Blog

Here’s where it gets sketchy… When left to their own devices under stress, these hammer-dropping leaders will lack the emotional intelligence to influence those they lead. So it does work. It assumes a kind of superiority over their leadership role, where they indiscriminately use it to gain power and prestige.

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Voice of Experience: Birgit Neu (HSBC)

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from a profile of Birgit Neu (COO, Corporate Development, Global Banking and Markets, HSBC) written by Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)) for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business.

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