Is it possible to have EQ the “Goldilocks” way: not too much, not too little, but just right? In the EQ-i2.0 model of Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness is your ability to put your needs, thoughts and opinions out into the world—even when doing so invites opposition or conflict or causes you to
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Goldilocks & EQ Coaching: Self-Regard
Is it possible to have EQ the “Goldilocks” way: not too much, not too little, but just right? In the EQ-i2.0 model of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Regard is the ability and the tendency for you--in full light of both your positive and negative qualities—to both like and have confidence in
Using the Right Lever
Influence Working with leaders and teams for over twenty years, I have often been asked to address and develop a person or group’s influence skills. We like to use the Influence Style Indicator (ISI) to support this work. While not all, many (if not most) people regard influence as an act of force
Why the EQ-i
In the couple of decades since Emotional Intelligence (EI) burst on the scenes as a research topic, a number of assessments have emerged as popular and/or industry favorites. So how does someone interested in Emotional Intelligence choose a tool? While OKA is most associated with the EQ-i, we
Why Emotional Intelligence?
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence emerged as a field of curiosity and study, and not long after a focus of training and coaching, in the 1990s. It is still considered a new kid on the block in the world of training and development. So why has Emotional Intelligence gotten such





