Tag: Emotional Intelligence

  • 175 Days of Mindfulness: Lessons So Far

    175 Days of Mindfulness: Lessons So Far

    The blog post recounts the author’s journey of 175 days of mindfulness practice, revealing its significant impact on emotional regulation, stress reduction, focus, and overall well-being. Mindfulness promotes being present and improves mental clarity, decision-making, and leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice for personal and professional growth.

  • The Power of Pause: When to Refuel

    The Power of Pause: When to Refuel

    Emotionally intelligent leadership requires balancing ambition with self-care. Leaders should recognize signs of burnout and slow down when necessary. Strategies like mindful reflection, delegation, and reconnecting with personal goals promote long-term success and well-being.

  • Breaking Free: Ego and Shenpa

    Breaking Free: Ego and Shenpa

    Understanding shenpa and overcoming ego can lead to personal and professional growth. Shenpa, a Tibetan term for being emotionally “hooked,” triggers reactive behavior tied to the ego’s need for security. Mindful observation, reframing feedback as growth, practicing detachment, and embracing vulnerability are key strategies for professional excellence.

  • Elevate Your Leadership: Boosting Emotional Intelligence

    Elevate Your Leadership: Boosting Emotional Intelligence

    In today’s business world, technical skills are not enough for effective leadership. Emotional intelligence (EI) allows leaders to inspire and connect with their teams on a deeper level. EI comprises self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Developing these skills is crucial for building resilient and productive work environments and leading with authenticity.

  • Dealing with a Difficult Boss: Overcoming Low Emotional Intelligence

    Dealing with a Difficult Boss: Overcoming Low Emotional Intelligence

    In an ideal workplace, leaders with high emotional intelligence foster supportive and productive environments. Recognizing signs of a low-EI boss, employees can employ strategies to thrive despite challenges. Cultivating self-awareness, clear communication, setting boundaries, focusing on solutions, seeking feedback, and leveraging strengths are key strategies. Seeking additional support may be necessary if the situation becomes…