4 Ways to Improve your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our own thoughts and emotions so that we respond professionally as opposed to reacting negatively in tense or stressful situations. As we strive toward self-mastery the four elements of emotional intelligence give us a clearly defined roadmap. If each day we’re intentional about improving in each
Acceptance is the Pathway to Self-Mastery, and Self-Mastery is the Foundation of Becoming a Great Leader
Two in five Americans sometimes or always feel that their relationships are not meaningful (43 percent) and that they are isolated from others. – Cigna Health Self-mastery is to become the absolute best version of yourself. Show me an engaging communicator or any great leader, and I’ll show you a person who has been intentional in
Five Ways to Make Sure Your Written Communication Truly Connects with Your Team
Your team’s busy going several different directions at once. You’re busy going in several different directions at once. Yet, the need for connection doesn’t stop. One thing about every single one of us is that we are literally wired to connect. In our careers with busy days turning into busy weeks, months, and entire seasons, there are
Four Reasons to Connect Regularly in a Team Meeting
While in an onboarding new hire training at Disney University when I jumped into my first full-time leadership role at Disney Parks and Resorts at the start of my career, a senior leader came in as a guest speaker. He told us, “Congratulations. Up until now, you’ve been great ‘doers. Now, you’re leaders. So, your success
3 Keys to Connecting One-On-One with the Members on Your Team
Anyone who’s experienced a leader of their own making sure this is never a meeting that gets skipped or canceled, will tell you it’s their favorite hour of the week. Here’s why: it’s a human interaction and connection all humans crave. We’re all wired to connect and relate to each other. For anyone who takes
Three Keys to Connecting One on One
Though many leaders know they have one on one meetings regularly with each person on their team, this is a meeting which often gets pushed back, rescheduled, or even worse, cancelled. Working with leaders over the years both as a team leader, myself, and as a consultant, I’ve seen why so many leaders skip the One
5 Ways to Make Your Team Feel Welcome
https://youtu.be/YM_efzvQhoE The first step in compelling anyone to follow you as a respected leader is to first and foremost, make them feel welcome. If they feel welcome, they’ll stay on your team, in your corner, on your side, and most importantly, with your organization. Perhaps more important than people staying with your organization is the work
FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM FEEL WELCOME AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO
Well before the pandemic, Gallup’s most recent State of the American Workplace report revealed that 51% of employees in the United States were actively looking for a different job. Work Institute’s 2019 Retention Report conservatively estimates the average cost of turnover at $15,000 per employee. That is to say, every time someone puts in their two-week notice, it costs $15,000
Why Getting Your Team to Feel is the Secret to Leading
https://youtu.be/OHoJ5K5gEFw Learn how getting your team to feel is the secret to being a successful leader and learn 6 ways to lead with hospitality. Stay connected to your team despite physical and social distance with my Complimentary Commitment to Connection Action Plan. You’ll inspire them to work harder with more purpose while navigating change. Download here.
It’s about PEOPLE
Who gets worried? Who has anxiety? Who gets frustrated? Who gets upset? Every single one of us. Thought for this week: Most of the time when we’re worried, anxious, frustrated, or upset with someone or something, we’re making it about us. Oftentimes it serves us well to stop, take a deep breath, and make it about them. When we focus
