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Emotional Intelligence or Slavery?

We have all seen the Snickers commercial: “You’re not yourself when you’re hungry!” We have all experienced times when losing it emotionally at work or in our personal lives has cost us. I can think of more than a few.

But now, it seems that everywhere I turn, I hear about the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ): “EQ is essential for leadership! You can’t be effective in sales without…

Is Your Focus on Results Holding You Back?

Being “results-focused” is one of the absolute badges of honor in any organization. We all want results, accomplishment, to get things done. No one wants to be the air-brained, constantly distracted, perpetually unfocused, time-wasting team member that never gets anything done, right?

But, what if the most damaging thing you could do to your bottom line is to make results your absolute first…