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Leadership Development: Are You Measuring the Wrong Thing? – Part I

(*This is Part-1 in a 3-part series on the challenges organizations face when it comes to their Leadership Development Programs and a few ideas on how to make them even better!)   “More isn’t always better. Sometimes it’s just more.”  ~ Barbara Benedek Every year organizations sends thousands and thousands of folks to attend leadership…

ARE YOU TURNING A BLIND EYE

Leadership Faux Pas #4 – Are You Turning a Blind Eye?

“It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.” ~ Bill Watterson Are you turning a blind eye to an issue in your business? What a leader chooses to see or more importantly, what not to see, can have a devastating impact on their business. Being aware of an issue and not taking…

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Got EQ? Here’s Why You Really Need It!

“Your ability to comprehend what is not being spoken, is even more important than your ability to comprehend what is being spoken!” ~ Joe Contrera Emotional Intelligence, also known as EQ is now a highly sought after skill amongst Leaders. It was initially introduced in the 1930’s by psychologist Edward Thorndike as “social intelligence, and…