Emotional Intelligence

  In our last lesson on Constructive Feedback we focused on the positive feedback aspect. Today we’re going to dive into the best ways to give negative feedback in order to help your relationships rather than hurt them. Remember, that being able to communicate what you like, don’t like, what you consider good, & what […]

  We’re introducing another aspect of communication that’s essential for having good relationships. Being able to communicate what you like, don’t like, what you consider good, & what you consider bad in a way that moves the relationship forward, rather than creating problems, is a skill worth developing! The skill we’re talking about is Constructive

How can you accurately predict where you’ll be 5 years from now? Look at the company you keep. The people you associate with have a major impact on the trajectory of your life & influence your personal success. You can tell where most people are going to end up in life simply based on who

  In an earlier lesson we focused on how to treat others with respect. Today we’re going to look at the habits & behaviors that – when practiced – earn you respect. Why should you care? – Because it’s all about communication & relationships. Bottom line – life is better when your relationships are better.

  We’re going to continue expanding our understanding of Emotional Intelligence today by focusing on respect. According to Wikipedia, Respect is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important, or held in high esteem or regard; it conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities; and it is also

  Listening is the most fundamental part of interpersonal communication skills. Listening is not something that just happens – that’s called hearing. Listening is an active process in which a conscious decision is made to listen to & understand the message of the speaker. It is one of the most important skills you can have

    It has increasingly become accepted that emotional intelligence, or EI, is an important factor in our success and happiness, at school, in relationships, and all areas of life. So, what sets emotionally intelligent people apart? Here are six habits that people with high EI consistently work at. They focus on the positive. –

  What’s easy to break, hard to build, and even harder to re-establish? TRUST – and that’s no joke. Trust is the foundation for all relationships at home, at school, in the workplace, and in life. Trust can’t be mandated, or demanded – it can only be earned. And that takes time and effort. There

    Empathy is sometimes considered the cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence, or EI. Empathy is the ability to understand the thoughts, views, & feelings of other people. And this becomes a major part of EI when your communication skills demonstrate to others the fact that you do have empathy. Empathy leads to better relationships, success

    Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills in every area of life. From interacting with family and friends to bosses, co-workers, and clients, being able to get your point across clearly and concisely will help you succeed more than any other skill we talk about. There are many