Why Leaders Lack Emotional Intelligence

Image credit: Shutterstock MARCH 19, 2015 Over the past century, the heartless, no-nonsense CEO has become something of an icon—and a cliché—in American society. Hollywood would have us believe that the Machiavellian chief exec is still alive and well. Whether it’s the Donald from The Apprentice or Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock, these eat-the-weak-for-breakfast-types seem to be as […]

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Want Faster Results and Less Failure? Try This Counterintuitive Approach to Decision Making

CREDIT: Getty Images In business and in life we are required to make decisions constantly. Some decisions will be more important than others. The decisions you have to make in certain roles and at particular junctures in your life will hold varying degrees of significance. You will likely make daily decisions that require little thought. […]

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Lose Weight, Gain Energy: A High-Performance Ketogenic Diet for Busy Executives

  CREDIT: Getty Images New year, new you, right? For many people that means losing weight and getting in better shape–but that can be hard when you work 12- to 14-hour days and are constantly on the road. But it is possible. The following is from Richard Jalichandra, the CEO of Bodybuilding.com. He’s a technology […]

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5 Ways to Keep Employees Inspired and in Love With Their Jobs

Image credit: Tulane Public Relations | Flickr  1. Create an inspiring environment. First things first, create a work environment that will inspire and motivate employees to work hard. Ideal work environments are both functional and balanced. Try jumping on the open-office bandwagon to encourage collaboration in the workplace — but make sure employees still have a […]

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How Successful People Stay Calm

Image credit: Shutterstock LinkedIn Influencer, Dr. Travis Bradberry, published this post originally on LinkedIn. The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90 percent of top performers are skilled at managing their […]

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6 Easy but Scientific Ways to Appear More Intelligent

CREDIT: Getty Images The Atlantic magazine website recently ran an article on how to look smarter, based upon scientific studies from all over the world. Here are some easy-to-implement tips: 1. Use your middle initial. A 2014 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology discovered you can give your public image an intellectual […]

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