Once it is obvious to the people around you that you have made a self-created social gaffe, how do you deal with it? You can choose to get embarrassed about it, you can choose to tough it out, you can choose to make a run for it or, you can choose to handle it with … Continue reading Gaffe Handling Brilliance
What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the second pillar of emotional intelligence or EI. Hopefully, you’ll recall that emotional intelligence comprises four pillars: self-awareness, self-regulation, understanding others and managing relationships. You could check out my “Emotional Intelligence is vital” post for more insight. Regulation, in the sense we will use it, means the control of a … Continue reading Self-regulation & Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence? What is Emotional Intelligence? Why does it matter so much for modern managers and leaders? Why does it make good sense to get a handle on it? Some people get it and thrive. Some get it and for one reason or another don’t use it. Others don’t get it at all … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence is vital