“I’m exhausted,” were the first words out of his mouth as he walked into the conference room. He wasn’t the first person this week to express this sentiment. In fact, if I am honest, I, too, am tired. In the workplace, we have been asked to deal with changing environments due to the pandemic. We […]
Tag: Emotional Intelligence
The Lost Art of Empathy
She had lost her husband; her sadness weighed her down as she walked out of the grocery store. The little boy held his father’s hand as they walked by and watched the elderly lady walk towards her car. After a moment of thinking, he asked his father, “What’s wrong with Mrs. Clare?” “She lost her […]
There is no law against stupid
There is no law against stupid For the past few weeks, I have been traveling the United States talking to Human Resources Professionals, and Business Leaders about Employment Law. What I learned from listening to the audience is that there are stupid people in the world. Of course, this was no surprise. There is no […]
The Myth of the Alpha Dog
My wife and I have adopted two puppies this year, and as I was researching how to potty train our younger dog, I came across the headline, “The Myth of the Alpha Dog.” The article discussed how our belief that dog packs structures are based on an alpha dog or dominant dog is false. And […]
What Light Do You Cast?
He and I had worked together for a few years when he stopped by my office. He needed an unbiased ear to help with a staff issue. His team had taken on the habit of always criticizing each other. At first, he thought it was a good sign because he believed that they had started […]
The Leadership Team
Donald Trump has been elected 45th President of the United States of America. The moment Hilary Clinton conceded, his transition team started working in overdrive to figure out who would serve on his Leadership Team. In his Book Good to Great, Jim Collins talks about how important it is to have the right people on […]
Embrace Gratitude: Simple Actions to Improve Connection
Embrace Gratitude. Simple words in this time of Thanksgiving. In the United States of America, this Thursday we will gather around tables small and large, and reflect if only for a moment, on the kindness and blessing in our lives. We will share food and fellowship. Football games will be won and lost. Turkeys stuffed. […]
Leadership: The Ostrich Myth
Did you know that it is a myth that Ostriches hide their head in the sand when they face danger? However, in the world of leadership, I find various behaviors that mimic the myth of Ostrich with their head in the sand. As leaders, we need to make the best possible decisions to lead our […]
Emotional Intelligence: Awareness
A little more than a year ago, Jeff Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles fired his head coach Chip Kelly before the end of the season, a rare act in the prestigious NFL football league. The reason Mr. Laurie gave for firing Mr. Kelly was Emotional Intelligence. The term Emotional Intelligence has been used […]