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07 Sep A Confused Mind Says No 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Leadership, Teamwork

Clarity is a leadership advantage.  Your team doesn’t need more options. They need better ones.  The brain doesn’t respond well to extremes. No choices = shutdown. Too many = overload. Both lead to the same result: paralysis. Confusion. A hard no.  As leaders, we often think we’re being generous...

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31 Aug Want to Bounce Back Faster? Try This. 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Strategic Planning, Teamwork

Resilience comes from the Latin salire, meaning “to leap,” and re, meaning “back.” In other words, resilience is all about learning to leap back after a setback.  So how do you do it effectively? You ask better questions.  When challenges hit, most leaders push forward without pausing to truly...

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24 Aug Rest Is Not Retreat: The Real Strategy for Resilience 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

If your car caught on fire, would you keep driving? Of course not. You’d pull over, assess the situation, and address the problem before getting back on the road.  Yet, many leaders drive their bodies and minds this way every day ignoring the warning signs until burnout...

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17 Aug Bend, Don’t Break: The Neuroscience of Resilience 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

When challenges pile up, we’re often told to “dig deep” or “have more grit.” But grit isn’t the full answer. The real key to resilience lies in your prefrontal cortex (PFC) the brain’s control center for emotional regulation, focus, and strategic thinking.  Here’s the catch: stress...

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20 Jul EQ vs. IQ: The Real Secret to Success 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Uncategorized

When we think about success, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal health, IQ often takes center stage. But what if the real game-changer isn’t your intelligence quotient but your emotional intelligence (EQ)?  Here’s the reality: EQ is 4x a greater predictor of success than IQ...

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13 Jul Emotions Run the Show: The Neuroscience of Better Leadership 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

Think you’re leading with logic? Think again.  Whether you’re mapping out strategy, giving feedback, or navigating conflict, emotion is always in the driver’s seat, not just for you but for everyone on your team.  Here’s what neuroscience tells us: your brain and every other brain in your...

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06 Jul Curious Before Furious: How Smart Leaders Handle Emotion 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Retention, Leadership, Teamwork

Ever told someone mid-meltdown to “calm down” or “chill out”? Or tried reasoning with someone clearly overwhelmed?  How’d that go? Probably not well.  When emotions run high, logic often leaves the room. That’s because intense emotional reactions are usually masks—covering up unmet needs, hidden fears, or deeper...

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29 Jun Name It to Tame It: The Power of Emotional Awareness  

Posted at 20:00h in Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

In the fast-paced world of leadership, emotions can often feel like obstacles—unpredictable waves that disrupt our focus and decision-making. But what if, instead of resisting these emotions, we acknowledged and understood them?  The concept of "Name It to Tame It" highlights a powerful truth: when we...

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22 Jun Do you want control? Or do you want growth? 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

It’s a question that every leader must face often again and again. The instinct to hold on tight is understandable. It feels efficient. It feels safe. After all, you know how to do it, and it might seem faster to just handle it yourself. But...

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18 May How Well Do You Know Your Brain?

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

We all marvel at the technology we hold in our hands—our phones, tablets, laptops—each designed to streamline our lives and help us achieve more. But here's a question for you: how well do you know the most powerful technology you already possess? Your brain.  Your brain...

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