Being a successful leader in any field requires more than just hard work and good luck. For those looking to increase their leadership skills, one of the most important areas they should excel in is upgrading their emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), is the power to comprehend, access, and produce […]
People Skills
Emotional Intelligence and Positive Company Culture
Logic and the ability to think critically have long been qualities highly-revered and required in most businesses. Someone who can find a solution to a problem without help is more likely to get work done while doing an independent project. But what about when they have to work with others or need to resolve a […]
How to Master the Art of the Follow-Up
You’ve attended a networking event. Now what? You have a pocket full of business cards and no idea what to do with them. Business cards have no value if you don’t use them, so let’s go over some simple ideas to help you maximize the initial interaction you had with someone. A networking event is just the jumping-off […]
When First Becomes Last
Lately we’ve looked at placing other peoples’ interests first and how, far from being self-sacrificial, it’s actually the key to building successful business and personal relationships.
10 Trust Secrets You Need to Practice in Business
One of the first harsh realities that every entrepreneur has to learn is that most of the things that are critical to startup success are outside of their direct control.
8 Basic But Effective Conversation Ice Breakers for Networking Events
The art of starting a conversation is one that we rarely make a conscious effort to improve upon. It’s one of those skills that most people just get good at through constant repetition, or end up being one of those folks who always need a good wing-man (or woman) to make new introductions and get conversations flowing.
Want to Influence? Don’t Deny Human Nature
Great influencers don’t waste their time wishing people were different or that human nature wasn’t what it is, but rather work within the laws of human nature to benefit everyone involved.
First See It the Way It Is. Only Then…
There are certain natural laws of life. They are not necessarily good or bad. They just are. They are immutable; unchangeable.
Building Consensus as a Manager
Having an empowered staff is so important for every organization. An empowered staff feels some responsibility for all the business decisions, and managers should be encouraging this in as many ways as possible—especially with Millennials.
Don’t Overestimate the Knowledge of Your Audience
When making a presentation to a new audience, the smart thing to do, if there is an opportunity, is to ask your audience by show of hands, if they have some knowledge of your industry or space.
