We’re proud to announce that our EQ-i 2.0 Certification Course has been approved for 23 Continuing Professional Development Hours by CPHR Alberta. We know first hand just how committed Human Resources and People Services professionals are to professional development and lifelong learning. Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) formalizes this commitment by…
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 pain…
If you ask white folks about the over-representation of white folks on screen, they will often misunderstand and/or underestimate the degree and seriousness of over-representation. Luckily we have some tools to help us with our reality testing…
The EQ Competency Cards are a brightly designed learning aid based on the EQ-i 2.0. They’re fun and engaging and easy to use. We’ve been using these…
How has the idea of “leader as hero” influenced our ideas of leadership for better and worse? Join David Cory as he applies a critical lens to the theories of American mythologist Joseph Campbell…
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 managers dominate their employees to the ‘Partnership Paradigm’ in which managers partner with their employees (see Eisler, 2007)…
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, intimidation or uncertainty, even when we are reluctant or fearful. And it’s essential to leadership.
Are you looking for a different kind of leadership development experience? If so, you would be joining a growing number of women who have one thing in common; they want to become exceptional leaders. And they want their work and life to be integrated and balanced. The Heart and Science of Leadership for Women is…
They help keep us on track. Realistically, not everything we do fits with our values, however, we make allowances for less valuable activities or decisions as we ultimately see that they are somehow part of an overall value of ours…
David Cory is going to be in Ottawa on February 14th and you’re invited to join him for breakfast. Emotional Intelligence development programs are in high demand for employees in organizations of all types the … Join David Cory for our power breakfast on emotional intelligence for employees in the federal government Read more »
This was also a big year for our pedagogy. We feel a great deal of gratitude to all of the people we have had the pleasure of working and learning with. We have said many times that the learning invariably floats both ways. We continue to be shaped by the people we have the honour of connecting with…
For some, the term “emotional intelligence” is pesky. It has that word “emotional” in it and being emotional has a bad reputation in our society – let alone in business. However, some of the most effective organizations on the planet …
It continues to amaze me how some employees treat the very people who will be writing their reference letters. Who’s writing your reference letter or who is going to provide a reference for you and what are they going to say about you? What do you want them…
If you’re new to EQ Certification, or want to deepen your skill in administering EQ-i 2.0 assessments, we have a great new free alumni program for you. EITC Peer Debrief Program Whenever we learn a new skill, it takes time, practice and commitment to build that skill, to develop confidence, clarity and real depth in…
We don’t make up these judgments. Dominant social discourses depict women as struggling with low self-esteem, imperfect bodies and flawed personalities. There are multi-billion dollar ‘beauty’ and self-help industries designed to ‘fix’…