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Today's focus is on a key competency of emotional intelligence, Navigating Emotions. This competency directly impacts self-regulation and motivation.
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I am behind getting this article done in my usual time frame. That is frustrating for me. Why am I later than I want? Because the electricity...
Introduction to Apply Consequential Thinking
In the realm of emotional intelligence, as modeled by Six Seconds, "Apply Consequential Thinking" is one of the eight competencies that form the basis for effectively managing emotions and engaging with others. This competency emphasizes the importance...
The next emotional intelligence competency to focus on is Recognize Patterns.
Recognize Patterns in the Six Seconds model of emotional intelligence is a core competency of self-awareness. It refers to the ability to identify and understand frequently recurring reactions and behaviors. This skill...
The next step on our journey of exploring emotional intelligence is to break down the major categories into individual competencies that can be measured, developed, and practiced.
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Several years ago, as I was working on a culture change project for an organization, it became clear that there...
It was the last inning and we were down by 2 runs. It had been a long hot summer in the softball league. We had a very good year and made it to the finals. The finals came after having to win 3 previous games that day. We were tired but excited that we had the chance to take home the first place...
Up to this point, this blog has focused on people and organizations. Now I want to make it personal...very personal.
To achieve success and satisfaction in life, we human beings need to be able to operate in a way that allows us to make our best decisions, take our best actions, and have a...