Why curiosity is a power skill
Around here we have a curious habit. We have a curiosity habit.
Fully formed and fully functioning is a fiction
From failing to speak up, to speaking too often and too loudly, the pressure to present as fully functioning and fully formed has many impacts and instantiations…
Growth mindset demonstrated at the certification in Vancouver
I just attended our recent EQ-i 2.0 certification course in Vancouver. After an hour or so on the first morning, there was a shift in the room. There was a heightened awareness that the learning opportunities …
Autumn, leadership and the University of Alberta
We were at the University of Alberta last week and we had a great time. Emotional intelligence, autumn in Edmonton – who could ask for more…
How to effectively engage in traditional family gatherings (like Festivus)
The family gathering is a common enough event, even in modern life. But for many people, weekends spent with family can be very stressful. Here are a few emotional intelligence skills to work on …
Stunning speech giving tribute to his mom: Kevin Durant demonstrates wisdom
Kevin Durant demonstrates emotional intelligence during his MVP acceptance speech…
Emotional Intelligence and Dentistry?
Knowing that Dave had been to Nigeria and the Middle East prompted me to write about my ‘dental tourism’ trip to Mexico. In late April, an opportunity came up to travel to Telchac Puerto on the Gulf of Mexico. Telchac is about 45 km north of Merida …
Remaining Connected
My Dad turns 81 in May and we manage to have coffee together 3 or 4 times a week. He lives in Calgary and I live in Victoria. Dad and his lovely wife, Ida bought a laptop about 3 years ago. I had great visions of being connected via email. It just didn’t pan out….