Strengthening Your Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Muscles

April 29, 2024

Self-awareness and EQ go hand-in-hand when it comes to building a solid foundational framework and mindset for you as a leader. As we often say, leadership starts with you. And it’s not about rank or role, it’s about being there for others - being the servant leader who thinks deeply about fostering an inclusive, diverse, and empowered team. This approach can only have a positive domino effect across the organization.

Foster an Attitude of Gratitude

April 1, 2024

An attitude of gratitude is something to be carefully cultivated. It will help you, as a leader, shine as a beacon for others. It is all part of how you serve as leader. Being grateful for everything, and the gift you've been given to lead others to greater heights can propel you forward in your career. It's never too late to develop and nurture this skill and let it become part of your everyday life. Try it and watch the magic happen!

The Power of Gratitude

October 9, 2023

Leaders who practice gratitude stand out from their competition because they understand the value of this soft skill and how it affects those around them. When you are building a culture of trust, safety, and clear communication, you have to add gratitude to complete the key pillars of self-aware servant leaders. Being grateful for your team goes a long way to fostering productivity, efficiency, innovation, and engaged employees who are happy to contribute their best selves to you and the organization.

Why Mindfulness Matters

August 8, 2023

Like any soft skill, mindfulness is essential to the leadership role. Self-aware and mindful leaders are constantly working on their own journeys as people to help enrich their own lives and those around them. When you incorporate mindfulness practices into your life, you open your mind to possibilities, you see the possibilities in others, and thereby, bring more value to your organization.

Balancing Your Head with Your Heart, and the Power of EQ

May 1, 2023

Once again, balancing the soft and hard skills are essential to your leadership success. Following intellectual concepts, structure, and routine is only part of the job. Since you’re in the people business, it’s critical for you to develop the soft skills that allow you to ebb and flow when interacting with your team. Striking the balance every day is a challenge, but an exciting one because your influence over your people is what will create amazing relationships, productivity, happy employees, and a profitable bottom line.

4 Simple Tips to Strengthen Your EQ Muscles

November 28, 2022

Emotional Intelligence is a critical skill and is foundational for leaders, along with being self-aware and mindful. In fact, combined, the three skills, when practiced regularly, can help leaders not only lead their people in authentic ways, but allow for essential learning on the job. Every interaction, whether by email, in-person, or online, holds an amazing opportunity for co-creating a workplace culture of happy and productive people.

The Power of Being Present

July 4, 2022

When you combine active listening, effective communication, and being present and open in every moment, you can create a powerful company culture. As we know, everything that happens at work is a direct result of your leadership style. When you choose to operate in the present moment, your mind will relax, and you will lead with more authenticity and inclusivity, encouraging those around you to do the same.

Emotional Intelligence and Why it is Essential to Your Success

May 10, 2022

Learning what drives your employees, and engaging them in ways that help them feel valued and motivated, is one of the hallmarks of a successful leader. What level of EQ are you using in your workplace today?

Compassionate Leadership: How to Balance the Head and Heart

May 2, 2022

Although compassion is a soft skill, it is essential that leaders develop it because it ties directly into how you empower and build your team’s cohesiveness and productivity. Driving high-performing teams means you must combine the hard and soft skills, and compassion is one you don’t want to leave out if you want to achieve organizational success.