EQ Factor

Proactive people keep an eye out for potential problems and then act to prevent the problems from occurring – or at least minimize their impact.

A common misunderstanding is that emotional intelligence means learning only about emotions. Emotions are just part of the picture.

Oftentimes people are thankful, but they don’t express that gratitude in words. If that’s you, allow me to suggest expressing your appreciation out loud, because a little positivity goes a long way these days.

How one deals with stress can make a huge difference in our health as well as our relationships and our productivity, so allow me to offer a few thoughts on stress management.

In recent months I’ve used this space to talk about the value of empathy, because lack of empathy from managers is one of the main reasons people leave their jobs. But in addition to empathy, what else helps people stay and be more productive?

Trust is a unique factor in relationships. It often takes a long time to create trust, but it can be lost in mere seconds.