Emotional Intelligence (EI) is as important, if not more important, than the “hard skills” in determining leadership success.
Tag Archive for: Emotional Intelligence
Just Saying “Sorry” Doesn’t Cut It
Karen Colligan, conflict resolution, Kindness, Learning, Life, Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, people, 0In the wake of the #MeToo movement, we’ve heard multiple “I’m sorry” statements from public figures who have been...
Rudeness is NOT a Core Competency
Karen Colligan, Accountability, Gratitude, Kindness, Life, Personal development, Emotional Intelligence, life, people, 0Is it just me, or does rudeness seem to be on the rise? You walk through an airport and...
Accepting the Gift of Feedback
Karen Colligan, Feedback, Leadership, learning and development, Personal development, Uncategorized, Emotional Intelligence, personal development plan, 0Most of us have a tough time receiving feedback, especially when it’s uninvited. We either immediately reject it (“What...
Letting Your New Leaders Sink or Swim? Big Mistake!
Karen Colligan, company culture, Development, leadership development, New leaders, Emotional Intelligence, leadership, personal development plan, 0Eighty-four percent of organizations anticipate a shortfall of leaders in the next five years, according to a State of...
Igniting a Campaign for Civility
Karen Colligan, Communication, Gratitude, Kindness, Life, Relationships, communication, Emotional Intelligence, life, 0Is it just me, or have you also noticed that people seem to be increasingly cranky, rude and self-absorbed...
We Can All Use a Little Grit
Karen Colligan, Development, Learning, Life, Emotional Intelligence, life, 0If you’re like most of us, you’ve been glued over the past couple of weeks (at least for short...
Whatever Happened to “Please” and “Thank You”?
Karen Colligan, Communication, Life, People, communication, Emotional Intelligence, people, 0Is it just me, or have you also noticed that people seem to be increasingly cranky, rude and self-absorbed...
Want to Succeed as a Leader? Cultivate your Emotional Intelligence!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, People, Professional and team leadership, Uncategorized, communication, Emotional Intelligence, leadership, people, 1We’ve all experienced them. Those bosses who are incredibly good at the business or technical side of their role...