(2 minute read) Positive self-talk can help you do your job better, cope with stress, and maybe even live a little longer. Shaina Rozen Not so long ago, if you realised you were talking to yourself, you may have started questioning your sanity. Fast forward to the 2020’s, and...
(1 minute read) “Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.” Unknown While author Ken Blanchard is credited with the initial identification of The Servant Leader, this principle and model of leadership existed well before he coined the term. In Blanchard’s epic book, ‘The One-Minute Manager’, he...
(2 minute read) In our last Blog, we outlined the key elements (domains) of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), while clarifying how it differs to an individual’s IQ. To assist our application of EQ in the workplace – and in our personal lives – it helps to have an overarching, guiding...
(2 minute read) “Emotional Intelligence allows us to respond, instead of react.” EQ versus IQ IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a type of standardised score that indicates how far above, or how far below, their peer group an individual stands in mental ability. Although the assessment techniques have now been...
(1 minute read) While the need for technical competence in select roles has little room for negotiation, the rise and rise in the demand for ‘soft’ (non-technical) competencies cannot be ignored. Soft skills encompass attributes that are crucial for establishing and strengthening professional relationships, such as effective communication, emotional...
(1 minute read) While technical skills will continue to remain a pre-requisite for career success, emerging and evolving leaders also need to establish and enhance their softer skills. The most sought after of these softer leadership skills is emotional intelligence (EQ). Of the 4-5 key realms of EQ, self-awareness...