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Understanding people with different preferences can be beneficial in every day work situations. It can help teams clarify problems, make decisions, create more positive meetings and unify communication.

According to the work of Carl Jung, when your mind is active, you are involved in one of two mental processes:

  • Taking in information (Sensing or Intuition)
  • Organizing that information and coming to conclusions (Thinking or Feeling)

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Your Network Window of Opportunity

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The number one way to connect both inside and outside your company is by networking. Expanding your network is important for professional growth and development.

The key, of course, is establishing relationships in a wide variety of areas and industries.

In “How to Quick Start Networking Conversations”, by Ilise Benun, the author identifies behaviors that can lead to positive networking experiences.

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Building Your EQ Advantage with Happiness

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Quick — right now — write down ten things that make you happy in your life.

Were there any work related items on that list?

Strength in the Emotional Intelligence competency of happiness has been associated with high performance on the job. Additionally, happiness is critical for building high performing teams and work groups.

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Remember When your Boss was Older than You?

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The workplace is truly a new place. In this place the boss isn’t always the guy with the gray hair anymore.

As baby boomers age and younger, technology savvy workers move up the chain of command, generations are beginning to experience a very different workplace dynamic.

Now, those leading the company teams may be much younger than the workers they are asked to lead. This, of course, can lead to challenges and conflict.

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