Common Pitfalls When Emotional Intelligence is Missing in Teams

Emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for fostering effective, cohesive, and resilient teams. By understanding and developing the key components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—teams can enhance communication, resolve conflicts more effectively, and build stronger relationships. High levels of EI within teams lead to increased collaboration, innovation, and…

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November 17, 2024

Read more about the article Trust Is the New Currency: Principles for Building Trust

How to apply first principles to your coaching practice

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Trust Is the New Currency: Principles for Building Trust

Introduction: Trust has become an invaluable currency in today's fast-paced and interconnected business world. As an executive coach, I have witnessed the transformative power of trust in organizations and individuals. This blog post will explore two fundamental principles that contribute to building trust: Intention and the BRAINS framework. Understanding and…

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June 21, 2023

Read more about the article Diversity and Inclusion: A Workplace for All

A diverse and inclusive workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their differences. This includes employees with disabilities.

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Diversity and Inclusion: A Workplace for All

A diverse and inclusive workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their differences. This includes employees with disabilities. There are many benefits to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. For one, it can lead to increased innovation. When employees from different backgrounds and with different…

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June 2, 2023

Read more about the article Applying First Principles to Coaching

How to apply first principles to your coaching practice

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Applying First Principles to Coaching

As a coach, your primary goal is to help individuals or teams achieve their desired outcomes. However, this can be a complex process, requiring a deep understanding of the problem at hand, innovative thinking, and effective problem-solving skills. One approach that can help you navigate this complexity is to apply…

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March 11, 2023

Coaching / Consulting

Look Back Before You Go Forward

Remember that we started this conversation in January with my Plan-Execute-Measure system - well, last week was the final week of execution. And I know that because my calendar has reminders. I spent last week reviewing the results and activities. This quarter was an exceedingly tough one where three family…

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March 31, 2022

Coaching / Consulting

7 Tips for Improving Your Culture Post Covid-19

“Positive culture is a vital aspect of running a business–more than 50% of executives say corporate culture influences productivity, creativity, profitability, firm value, and growth rates. These corporate culture statistics outline how important culture is in attracting, retaining, and satisfying employees.” - https://bonfyreapp.com/blog/8-stats-building-a-corporate-culture Currently, the new struggle is finding ways…

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December 1, 2020

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Take These 3 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm

Have you had the feeling of being so overwhelmed at work that your well-being, sleep, and energy levels are impacted? I find that the answer to this issue is to implement a 3-step plan. I follow this plan each year. Step 1: Forget balance, make the right commitments. So…

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January 5, 2020

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Big Data

Why companies of all sizes need to develop a data strategyWhile the first internet interactions date back to the 1960s when the US Department of Defense used packet switching to allow multiple computers to communicate on a single network, the internet became more widely known and recognized in the 1990s…

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August 25, 2018

Read more about the article Design Thinking

Generate new ideas: Generate new ideas and solutions based on first principles rather than relying on preconceived solutions or solutions used in the past.

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Design Thinking

What two words are the biggest killers of innovation and thinking outside the box? “Yes, but”. We’ve all been there in the typical office meeting and brainstorming sessions under the guise of coming up with new ideas, someone musters the courage to introduce something new or different and without even…

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August 25, 2018

Consulting

Is Tolerance the Same as Diversity?

Recently, I spent 2 weeks in London and I met a wonderful couple from Pakistan. As we were driving through their neighborhood, they both commented that many of their neighbors are Jewish but it’s fine because they are very “tolerant”. For a moment, I thought this is a good thing…

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August 25, 2018