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How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Be Successful
September 17, 2025
Hayley Hesseln, PhD, CEC and co-founder EI Advantage tells us about how her new book: Emotional Intelligence: Your Foundation for Success helps people in the workforce to promote their ability to communicate, collaborate, and to make decisions and handle stress. Trained as a natural resource economist, she has worked as a university professor since 1996...
How to Build Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in The Workplace
August 13, 2025
Growing up many of us were told that having IQ was the key to being successful, but research has shown that people with high emotional intelligence (EI) and average IQ consistently outperform those with higher IQ and lower EI. What is EI? EI, or emotional intelligence, is defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and...
What is EI? How to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence
July 16, 2025
We’ve all seen them: people who stay composed and calm under pressure; people who handle unfamiliar social situations with grace and ease; the people who understand your perspective from the get-go. The reason these people are so self-assured and calm is because they have well-developed emotional intelligence. What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Emotional Intelligence (EI)...
Training and Coaching: The Winning Combination
June 11, 2025
We’ve benefited from working with some great leaders over the past several years. Some were experienced leaders looking to improve their leadership, and new leaders looking to discover and define their personal leadership styles. Working with a wide variety of leaders has taught us that combining training and coaching together is the winning combination to...
5 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence in eLearning
May 29, 2025
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions, as well as the feelings of others. It’s a precious skill in many areas of life, and eLearning is no exception. In this post, we’ll share five ways to use emotional intelligence to enhance your organization’s eLearning experience. 1. Develop a positive...
Top Strategies to Make Employees Feel Heard
May 15, 2025
Employee experience is essential for any organization. It starts with making sure that employees feel heard and valued. Employees who feel their opinions are being listened to are more likely to stay motivated and committed to the company’s success. This article will discuss some of the top strategies organizations can use to make their employees...
The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
May 01, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and make informed decisions is crucial. One key factor that has gained prominence in recent years is emotional intelligence (EI). Leaders who possess high emotional intelligence are better equipped to foster positive work environments, build strong relationships, and make sound decisions. This...
How to Deal With Resistance to Change
April 16, 2025
Change is inevitable and can bring about a lot of positive outcomes for any organization. However, it’s important to recognize that change can also be met with resistance from employees, who may not be willing to accept the changes. This resistance can have a negative impact on the success of the change management process, so...
10 Effective Ways to Encourage Employees to Speak Up
April 02, 2025
Creating a positive employee experience is essential for any business. It’s important to create an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up and sharing their ideas. Encouraging employees to speak up can help foster innovation, collaboration, and better problem-solving. Here are 10 effective ways to encourage employees to speak up in the workplace: 1. Lead...
eLearning: Breaking Down Barriers to Education
March 18, 2025
The rise of technology has revolutionized the way we access information, and education is no exception. With the advent of eLearning, barriers to education are being broken down, making education accessible to everyone. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of eLearning and how it can help individuals and organizations overcome the traditional barriers...