EQ Factor

By Daniel Bobinski Did you know that people can be motivated – or demotivated – simply by their surroundings? This article is the third in a series about the six learned (extrinsic) motivators. In the first installment, I examined the different ways people are...

By Daniel Bobinski I’m guessing you’ve heard it said that people are motivated by money. Sadly, it’s a belief held by too many managers and supervisors. I say it’s sad is because that statement isn’t true for everyone. In fact, it’s true for less than 40 percent of...

By Daniel Bobinski Last month I provided an overview of six learned (extrinsic) motivators. By studying these motivators, we develop better self-awareness, which is the starting point for emotional intelligence. Learning about motivators also helps us understand...

By Daniel Bobinski What drives us to do what we do? Many social scientists say there are two types of drivers; extrinsic and intrinsic. Personally, I preferred the terms learned and natural, as I think they’re easier to understand that way. This month, I want to...

By Daniel Bobinski The names and jobs in the following story have been changed to protect the innocent – and also to keep me from being sued. Thomas had been a technical trainer for several decades. He had great annual reviews, his students always gave him high marks...

For several millennia, people have realized the value of self-awareness. And, for the last 25 years, self-awareness has been the starting point for learning emotional intelligence.