In The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, authors Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book explore how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) impacts various aspects of personal and professional success. They present EQ as a set of measurable skills that can be developed, refined, and leveraged to enhance one’s ability to relate
Active leadership is about engaging, empowering, and developing teams in a way that drives meaningful results. Leaders who prioritize clarity, accountability, and growth create environments where people take ownership, stay aligned, and continuously improve. Without these elements, teams struggle with miscommunication, lack of follow-through, and stagnation. Here are three essential principles that
In leadership, there is no shortage of challenges. Pressures to drive business, time constraints, competing priorities, decision fatigue, building teams, holding people accountable, and much more. Many leaders’ plates are full of demands, constantly sorting for clarity on what time, energy, and effort will make the greatest impact. That is
Radical Candor explores the delicate balance between caring personally and challenging directly to create a culture of open, honest communication. Scott argues that leadership thrives when managers offer clear, candid feedback while showing empathy, building trust, and avoiding the pitfalls of being overly aggressive or overly nice. Through practical advice,
A theme word sets the tone for your year, serving as a guide and focus for your actions. Choosing one word that resonates with your goals and values can bring clarity and motivation to your journey. Having one word also helps to keep it simple and have that as a
This is a fun step in the process. You have been thinking and planning a lot, and it is a good time to take a creative break! A vision board is a visual representation of your goals and dreams. Creating this helps you stay focused and inspired throughout the year.
Great work getting to Step 3! Working through steps 1 and 2 takes a lot of effort and commitment. Way to stick with it! It is worth it! You are making great progress! This step is intended to shift gears a bit and tap into more of your creative side.
In the Wheel of Life and the Walk the Talk, we have been focused on 8 largely external areas of our lives. It is very important to have these areas of our life in balance and order. Additionally important but more invisible, is what is happening on the INSIDE. I
Life can sometimes feel out of sync when our actions and habits do not align with our values or goals. The end of the year is a perfect time to assess where you are walking the talk and where adjustments might be needed. In Step 2B of the Performance Planner
Life can feel busy and full of priorities pulling you in many directions. It can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture of where you are thriving and where there might be room for improvement. The Wheel of Life is a helpful tool to reflect and assess
