Thinking on Your Feet

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Conducting a successful Q&A session can make or break your presentation. The Q&A is an opportunity to find out what the audience members are thinking, share expertise and build rapport.

Done professionally the Q&A can leave a lasting impression on your subordinates, peers and leaders.

Maintaining your composure is key to keeping the audience with you.

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Creating Your Legacy – Self-Actualization

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Knowing who we are and understanding what we contribute can lead to a meaningful, rich and full life.

Self-Actualization, one of the fifteen competencies of emotional intelligence, is the ability to realize one’s potential capabilities. It is that deep inner calling that motivates us to have an enthusiastic commitment to long-term goals.

We realize self-actualization by maximizing our development and continuing to strive toward our dreams-one day at a time.

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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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