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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is often a better predictor of success than IQ, subject matter expertise or items highlighted on a resume, but many organizations and selection panels still aren’t using this powerful lens. If you’re not considering Emotional Intelligence in your selection process—you’re
Pop Your Bubble and Save the World
The economy is great and getting better; the economy is weak and getting worse. My political leaders are heroically voicing my concerns and correcting the nation’s course; my political leaders are a corrupt and incompetent embarrassment on the world stage. The coasts of the United States are
Standing Alone
Leaders and team contributors often need to share or drive an unpopular idea or project. The ability to be independent and assertive (to stand alone) in the face of adversity, challenge or opposition is particularly important in these circumstances. We have several options for building this skill,
360 Tips and Tools
As a long-time developer of leaders and leadership teams, OKA is a frequent user of 360 feedback, the process of gathering and comparing data from an individual and that individual’s supervisor, peers, direct reports and in some cases even clients, family and friends. 360 tools offer a holistic
EQ Interpretation–Best Practices
By Jen Sanders To deeply understand and fully utilize the EQ-i assessment, each person must engage the scores with both curiosity and focus. The EQ-i’s data need to be understood in the context of the whole individual and his/her life in full. To this end, our coaching work with the EQ-i always