Most people would agree that we have to take risks in life if we want to achieve success. As we’ve explored in our “Risk” series, we know that identifying and anticipating risks is a key step to fully understanding what…
As we delve more deeply into our discussion of risks and risk-taking, it’s important to get a solid understanding of the potential for risks and how to identify them – if, or when, they arise. If we want to achieve…
There is no doubt that taking risks can be scary. This is why we often avoid taking risks; our fear of failure can inhibit us so severely that we can instantly talk ourselves out of something the minute we imagine…
We humans are very social beings. We are constantly communicating and expressing ourselves, whether it’s verbally, non-verbally, in writing, through social media, or even through the use of imagery and art. Our communication skills are also essential in shaping and…
Technology has opened up innumerable communication channels, sped up the rate in which we send out information, and allowed us to reach a much broader audience worldwide in a cost-effective and very efficient manner. It not only allows us to…
We send thousands of messages all day every day, using a variety of different methods; either in person, on the phone, through social media, or written. Even if we are sitting on our front steps just watching the sunset, we…
The true value of communication skills can never be underestimated. It is so much more than a system to share information – it’s what we use to develop and enrich our relationships, and express our thoughts, feelings, ideas, dreams and…
In this series on emotional intelligence, we’ve learned what a complex and important topic it is, and how it directly impacts so many areas of our lives, including our relationships, career successes, and even how we set and achieve goals.…
When we think about emotional intelligence, we recognize that it’s a complex issue involving many internal and external factors that impact our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. One of the key components of emotional intelligence that sometimes gets overlooked is self-motivation…
The ability to identify, understand and regulate our own emotions is the key to unlocking the mystery behind our feelings and moods, and better responding to the people and world around us. It’s also the secret to finding our own…
Most of us know (or know of) incredibly bright people who end up being unsuccessful in their personal or work lives, as well as people who struggled throughout school (or dropped out), yet became wildly successful, well-liked and on top…
Successful and agile teams don’t just happen overnight, they are built by having a strong environment that fosters collaboration, encouragement, and inspiration. In other words, empowerment. In our personal and professional lives, we regularly encounter situations and relationships that require…
