In leadership roles, whether with individuals or groups, cultivating silence cultivates a coach approach. Coaching is one of four dimensions of leadership in the emotional intelligence leadership model we use…
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 … Approved to grant CPHR …
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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…
“No guts, no glory” “No pain, no gain” “Keep your nose to the grindstone” “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” While there may be some truth in each of these sayings about … No guts, no glory: …
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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 … Heart and Science of …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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, …
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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’…
How can we understand drive using the Emotional Intelligence model? In this webinar David Cory clarifies how we use drive and identifies the EI skills most connected to it…
Maria thrived in the competitive environment of medical school because she was smart and hardworking. She was confident being in charge as a physician leader during rounds and in cross-functional team situations, and was comfortable with a directive style of …
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Watch Kim Cairns while he interviews Rebecca Cory, facilitator of our Writing for Emotional Intelligence 30-day online course. This interview explores the thinking behind the course, the nuts and bolts of the course and what it means to build our …
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What can we do about this increasing complexity of work? How do we counter this trend? Let’s take a look at how a few of our emotional intelligence skills can support us in simplifying and creating a more nourishing balance …
Join us on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11am PDT for an interview with Rebecca Cory, facilitator of our Writing for Emotional Intelligence 30-day online course. We’ll be talking about perfectionism, building our creative muscles and how essential creativity is for …
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Here’s a short tale of two impressions. Margaret was at a party when she met Shae who worked at Thread the Needle Electronics (TNE), a company where she had recently submitted a resume. She thought TNE would be a great …
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In our work with organizations, in our coaching relationships, and in our leadership development courses, we are inspired by the drive of leaders to keep learning, to keep growing, and to keep going…
The strength of unconscious biases is it can help us think and make decisions quickly. The downside of unconscious or implicit biases is that they are unconscious and we do not know the extent of their impact on our thinking …
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