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How Labels Are Being Used to Fuel Self-importance, Divisiveness, and Cancel Culture
While labels serve as a useful tool in organizing information and navigating the world around us, they can also lead to negative...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20232 min read


The Traps of Ego-driven Acceptance, Creativity, and Well-being at Work
For most of us, work is the cornerstone of our lives. It is where we spend most of our time and can often define our sense of self-worth....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20235 min read


Averting Organizational Crisis With Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Just when EI development was flourishing, with organizations prioritizing the development of essential skills for their leaders and...

Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 20234 min read


The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Ups and Downs with EI
Becoming an entrepreneur is a thrilling and challenging journey that's not for the faint-hearted. While taking the leap to start your own...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20234 min read


4 Crucial Steps for Effective Leadership
Every great leader knows that effective leadership starts with the self. Before a leader can effectively lead a team, they must take...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 1, 20232 min read


Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
The ability to manage one's own emotions and recognize the feelings of others are essential skills for effective leadership. Without...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read


5 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Employees
In any workplace, it is essential to make sure that your employees feel appreciated and valued. Employee appreciation has been linked to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Making the Job Switch in 2023
Changing jobs can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. With so many variables to consider and the possibility of making the wrong...

Tori Stevens
Jan 1, 20233 min read


How to Repair Quiet Quitting and the Great Resignation in the Workplace
Competition is keener than ever for organizations to remain relevant, grow, and thrive. The average age of a company on the Fortune 500...

Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Dec 1, 20224 min read


Why Emotional Intelligence Should Be a Prerequisite for Leaders
Emotions are our most powerful tool—use them wisely. Think back to a job you couldn’t stand. Now, think of your boss or manager at that...

Dr. Jayne Gardner
Nov 1, 20224 min read


3 Reasons Why Leaders May be Resistant to Emotional Intelligence
When it comes to emotional intelligence skills, leaders may undervalue their significance because they lack an understanding of the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Corporate Culture’s Role in High Organizational EQ
Most emotional intelligence (EI) material focuses on an individual's EI, which is essential for leaders to influence high engagement,...

Sherre' L. DeMao
Oct 1, 20225 min read


Bridging The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want Be
When we live our lives or build our businesses applying foundational skills like emotional intelligence, we can avoid building on a rocky...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Why Emotional Intelligence is Not the Skill of the Future
As an emotional intelligence practitioner, it excites me to see the recognition that emotional intelligence has received over the last...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Soft Skills: Why Workshops Fail to Offer High ROI
Many organizations are not truly invested in soft skills training. Most people don't realize that the term “soft skills” originated in...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20224 min read


Why Asking Questions is More Important than Giving Advice
There is something about giving others advice that makes us feel good, especially when others accept and apply that advice....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20223 min read


Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Across History and How to Emulate Them
While seeking leadership nominations for this piece, it became clear that there is ambiguity around what it means to be an emotionally...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20223 min read


The Ins and Outs of Motivation: How to Motivate Employees Without Rewards or Punishments
Motiving ourselves is challenging enough. So, how do we motivate others? Before we answer that question, it is important first to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 1, 20224 min read


5 Ways Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Impact the Bottom Line
Emotionally intelligent leaders are invaluable assets to organizations. Their level of self-awareness encourages them to listen...

Shefali Raina
May 1, 20222 min read


Returning to Work with Heart and Purpose: An Interview with Chief Heart Officer, Claude Silver
Two years after our lives were flipped upside down, we find ourselves in uncharted territory and at a crossroads with no map regarding...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 23, 20228 min read
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