According to Stephen Covey, when trust is low, in a company or in a relationship, it places a hidden tax on every transaction: every communication, every interaction, every strategy, every decision is taxed, bringing speed down and sending costs up. He believes that significant distrust doubles the cost of doing business and triples the time it takes to get things done...
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Schroeder & Epley’s research findings with MBA students endorse what many of us already know – that those who don't read from scripts to present their ideas are judged far more positively, in terms of their competence, thoughtfulness, intelligence and likeability, than those who do…
What makes a leader?
If you need to be convinced about the importance of 'emotional intelligence' to successful leaders, consider what the author of the term, Daniel Goleman, has to say on the subject for the Harvard Business Review.
After studying over 200 large global companies, Goleman found a direct correlation between so-called 'soft' skills and measurable business results.
According to his research, while effective leaders needed to display vision, intelligence, toughness and determination, these qualities on their own were apparently not enough. Truly great leaders were also distinguished by their high degree of emotional intelligence and social skills founded on self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation and empathy.
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Happiness boosts productivity
Not a surprising headline perhaps, psychologist Shawn Acor throws his hat into the ring to make the case for reframing our notions of success...
Hare brain, tortoise mind...
Being our most productive, Guy Claxton argues, is not necessarily synonymous with being busy, maybe it’s time for us all to slow down a bit...
How your state of mind affects your performance...
Caillet, Hirshberg and Petti share simple ways to help manage yourself and others through the change curve...
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