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Valuing So-Called “soft” Skills and Principles :: Posted
07 Feb 2010
by
Alex Russell
[in
EQ Connections ]
Posted here is a very interesting article about the country of Bhutan and ever-broadening world views of what constitutes success. The article discusses, among other things, GNH or Gross National Happiness. Here in the US, it seems we often assume that with 'success' will come happiness. I think most of ... (read more)
Postponing Your Future :: Posted
03 Feb 2010
by
Joshua Freedman
[in
EQ Reflections ]
Three different people told me the same story last week:
I'm too busy keeping my head above water to make progress on my real goals.
On one hand, that's a practical and realistic way of coping. Look, we've all experienced that some days we can barely tread water fast enough... and some ... (read more)
Obama, the Budget and Learning in the Classroom :: Posted
02 Feb 2010
by
Alex Russell
[in
EQ Connections ]
Today in the NY Times there's an article about Obama's proposed changes to the evaluation of success in schools. Without a doubt, this is either at the heart of current problems in the educational system or a big symptom of the problems. How do we measure success for our students? ... (read more)
Overheard: Dating with Complexity :: Posted
28 Jan 2010
by
Joshua Freedman
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EQ Reflections ]
Max and I were at the sushi bar this evening and I indulged in my "restaurant vice" of listening to the conversations around us. There was a guy about my age who seems to work in construction or trucking; he was talking with his buddy about the woman he's been ... (read more)
The Six Seconds EQ Model :: Posted
27 Jan 2010
by
Joshua Freedman
[in
Six Seconds ]
The Six Seconds model turns EQ theory into practice for your personal and professional life.
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions -- which is key to having a successful relationship with yourself and others. To provide a practical and simple way to learn ... (read more)
Leaders Worth Following :: Posted
26 Jan 2010
by
Joshua Freedman
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EQ Reflections ]
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther King, Jr. A few years ago we enjoyed a business climate where companies flourished with little effort; stocks soared, cash was everywhere, and ... (read more)
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