Articles by The Emotional Intelligence Training Company

The privilege of social isolation

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Yes, these are incredibly unstable times and the impacts are being felt by everyone worldwide. Collectively, we are now thinking about the most vulnerable, the…

Practicing silence in coaching and leadership

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In leadership roles, whether with individuals or groups, cultivating silence cultivates a coach approach. Coaching is one of four dimensions of leadership in the emotional…

Problem solving is the enemy of empathy

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Our desire to problem solve might come from empathy, but it doesn’t express empathy. We struggle to see someone we love and care about in…

No guts, no glory: the evolution of the workplace

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One of the biggest changes in the workplace over the last several decades is the transition from what has been called the ‘Dominance Paradigm’ where…

Courage, leadership, and your emotional intelligence

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Courage is not just about superheroes; it is personal and is found in everyday interactions and situations. It is the willingness to face agony, pain,…

Emotional Intelligence resources

Leaders with Emotional Intelligence – published in the Art of Leadership Magazine, Spring 2013 (PDF)

Leading with Emotional Intelligence – presented at the ASEAN World HR Congress, Kuala Lumpur, 2010 

Coaching Leaders – published in the Vancouver Board of Trade periodical, “Sounding Board” (PDF)

Return on investment reports

There are two very interesting reports with research on the measurable impact of EI development in organizations:

  1. ROI and Emotional Intelligence (PDF)
  2. Leadership and emotional intelligence: driving ROI and performance (PDF)