The problem with attaching our identity to the work we do or to the company we do it for is that the day that for any reason that job is no longer there, professionals lose alongside with their income, their own sense of purpose and identity. And this is not only relevant to jobs or careers, it happens with spouses, children, religious organizations, and so on. Belonging is great, we were created to crave community, but losing our individuality and our identity in the process is unhealthy and it will leave us depleted and lost…
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As a leader, it can feel it’s hard to influence others without using manipulation or wasting your time, talent and resources. You may find yourself frustrated, feeling like you’re not getting anywhere or not having the impact you want.
But the truth is, you don’t need to resort to manipulative tactics to influence others. There are simple, effective ways to do it without sacrificing your integrity.
To connect means to be able to put aside any differences to find a common ground that makes us alike and relatable. It is to empathize with others and understand them better.
As an leader, I know there’s nothing more important than having a great team. A team that works together, communicates well, and is motivated to succeed can take your operation to the next level. But how do you get to that point? How do you bring your team together and create an environment of collaboration and success?
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Emotional Intelligence is the “special something” in each of us that is intangible but is palpable at the same time and that helps us become more effective when dealing with ourselves and others.
Emotional intelligence helps in avoiding passive aggressiveness and promoting emotional clarity. For example, anger is a healthy emotion. It indicates a discomfort we are feeling and guides us into setting healthy boundaries for ourselves, without destroying our relationships. So one of the goals of EQ is identifying what emotions we are feeling and fostering them in a conductive way, instead of blocking them until they bottle up to the point of exploding.
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