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One of the richest and most interesting elements of Emotional Intelligence is also one of the behaviors our world is most in need of these days. Reality Testing is the ability or tendency to stop-action at any given moment—and to zero-in on the specific facts of that moment. What was
Whoa, Buddy! Part 1
Part 1: Overdoing EQ The common (and incorrect) way to approach Emotional Intelligence (and the EQ-i specifically) is to assume that, simply, more is better. Broadly considered, high engagement with EQ’s various elements is a good thing, but of course, the devil is in the details. Too much energy
Whoa, Buddy! Part 2
Part 2: Addressing Overdone Behavior The conclusion of “Whoa, Buddy Part 1” was that too much of any EQ behavior is as much a liability as its deficit. But surprisingly, the fix for too much of something is not to do less of it. It is very difficult—and I would actually argue that it is
Goldilocks & EQ Coaching: Interpersonal Relationships
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, Interpersonal Relationships is your ability and tendency to give and receive trust and compassion and to establish and maintain mutually satisfying personal
Goldilocks & EQ Coaching: Assertiveness
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