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With all the indicators pointing to the world heading toward an economic slow-down (maybe even a recession), I am running into a lot of organizations

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Quick answer... if you don’t know who is responsible for improving your emotional intelligence then you may have just discovered you have little or

What is listening? When it comes to emotional intelligence – or EQ – why is the lost art of listening so important?  And by listening, I mean ac

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The Millennial Generation is the most educated demographic group in history. They also hold the smallest proportion of leadership positions. In years