I recently took an emotional intelligence assessment on-line. It was interesting, as many of them are. I had challenges answering three questions: I get bored with many activities and hobbies Now does this mean that I get bored if I … Continue reading
Looking ahead to this week
I have just returned from the National Speakers Association Annual conference. Lots of great stuff … enlightening break-out sessions and lots to report on. Our flight to NYC was, well let’s say less than stellar. In other words, I now … Continue reading
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Is Ethical the same as Right?
If you do the right thing, are you doing the ethical thing? Is the right behavior, or response, always the ethical response? Think about it …. I was watching a rerun of Frasier when Frasier and his dad, Martin, had … Continue reading
Emotional Motivations
How much of your motivation is based on your feelings? And how much is based on logical needs? Every decision we make is made with our emotions, and we justify with logic. When we spend money, it gives us a high. The … Continue reading
Surface Level or Deep Thinker?
Think of your staff … each one uses a different thought process when faced with a challenge. Some will look at the personal side and how it will affect the team, others look at the situation from a strictly-business perspective. … Continue reading
Oh no! How did I misread that?
Don’t you just love conference break out session descriptions? Now I have written my share of them, and I do realize that the words you use to describe the session can mean the difference between a standing room only crowd … Continue reading
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