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Why Young Bankers, Lawyers, and Consultants Need Emotional Intelligence

Harvard Business

Over my 40-year banking career, I’ve learned that the critical distinguishing factor for advancing in the professional services is emotional intelligence (EQ). ” Emotional intelligence matters even more today. But in order to strengthen your emotional intelligence, you have to know what it is.

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What You Can Do to Improve Ethics at Your Company

Harvard Business

And, in truth, most of us won’t cook the books, steal from customers, or take that bribe. Emotional intelligence can help you here. In an ethical organization, talent management is a transparent and objective process — everyone gets a fair shake. We tell ourselves that we would never do those things.

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A Success Mindset Cultivates Achievement

Rick Conlow

Suzy stood in front of her kindergarten class for show-and-tell and declared, “Today, I’m not here to talk about a pet, a book or a story. Many professional teams with tons of talent fail to win when players don’t operate as a team. Furthermore, Harvard professor, Daniel Goleman, studies the importance of emotional intelligence.

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The Personality Traits of Good Negotiators

Harvard Business

Although there are hundreds of books about how to negotiate more effectively, the advice they offer is often difficult to apply, for three reasons. Among the traits that improve individuals’ negotiation abilities, emotional intelligence (EQ) is in a league of its own.

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A Success Mindset: 3 Priority Keys for Action

Rick Conlow

Suzy stood in front of her kindergarten class for show-and-tell and declared, “Today, I’m not here to talk about a pet, a book or a story. Many professional teams with tons of talent fail to win when players don’t operate as a team. Furthermore, Harvard professor, Daniel Goleman, studies the importance of emotional intelligence.

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The Fundamentals of Leadership Still Haven’t Changed

Harvard Business

After all, there are hundreds of books written about leadership every year, adding to the thousands of titles already available on Amazon. Explicit in our HR officer’s question was her assumption that the newest thinking on leadership development must contain something essential.

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Leadership is about People-First NOT Profit

Rick Conlow

Employees with updated skills and talents are beginning to rule the marketplace. There are serious gaps in employee capabilities and available talent. Learn the emotional intelligence skills taught by Daniel Goleman. Finally, see Rick’s newest book. Companies are already feeling the lack of qualified people.