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How to Survive (and Thrive!) During Times of Change
October 18, 2023
According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “the only constant in life is change.” While this seems paradoxical, we are now experiencing change, sometimes on an hourly basis. I thought this would be an ideal time to talk about the emotions that change can evoke, and to recognize that we all have different preferences for handling change, but that we can learn to adapt.Emotions of ChangeThe changes to your life over the last few weeks might have evoked strong emotions, including fear, sadness,...
How to Accelerate Your Career With Emotional Intelligence
September 14, 2023
Hayley Hesseln, PhD, CEC and co-founder EI Advantage tells us about helping students shift from academia to the workforce, and her new book full of emotional intelligence exercises to support their transition. Trained as a natural resource economist, she has worked as a university professor since 1996 in the US and Canada, and focuses much...
10 Ways HR Leaders Can Lead With Emotional Intelligence
August 16, 2023
Leading a workplace that fosters communication, increases productivity, and helps employees and managers alike feel empowered to do their best work takes time and effort. One of the most effective ways to create this kind of workplace environment is by increasing the level of emotional intelligence within the organization. Most people think of emotional intelligence...
Workplace Wellness Tips: How to Help Employees Thrive at Work
June 14, 2023
We spend a considerable portion of our waking lives at work, and companies that are acknowledging this fact know that it’s not just the right thing to do, but also a good business decision. In recent years, the concept of “wellness” at work has come a long way from fruit in the lunchroom and subsidized...
6 Ways to Stay Calm During a Crisis: Tips for Resilience
May 17, 2023
When we think of the word “crisis” we often think of storms, floods, or economic downturns like a market crash — but when it comes to business a “crisis” can mean a number of other things. For example, dealing with an urgent product recall, having several key members of your team take sick leave or...
How to Build Everyday Resilience
April 12, 2023
When you think about a “resilient” person, who comes to mind? Often we think about people like Rosa Parks or Viktor Frankl, but resilience isn’t just for times of need; it’s a trait we can cultivate in ourselves to enhance how we experience everyday life. Most of us will be lucky enough not to need...
4 Steps to Implementing Change Management at Work
February 15, 2023
Our current business climate is defined by constant change that feels like it’s coming at us faster than ever before, and one of the biggest challenges that leaders face is overcoming employee resistance. In fact, employee resistance to change is so common that 70% of all change management initiatives will likely fail — but that...
How to Take a “Coach Approach” to Management
January 11, 2023
If you’ve ever played sports then you know that coaches (and their leadership styles) can make or break a team. A coach understands that their job is twofold: To support individual team members and help them reach their full potential To create a cohesive team that performs to its highest capacity Coaches can’t play on...
Staying Resilient in The Third Wave
December 16, 2022
No lie – this lockdown is a tough one. Not sure if it is “lockdown fatigue,” or I’ve cleaned every closet and drawer (twice, now) but I’ve been feeling “done” with the whole isolation thing. Of course, I recognize this is my own pity party. I am grateful for my home and the special time...
Four Research-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
November 17, 2022
No matter who we are, there are times when life sends unexpected struggles our way. But learning healthy ways to cope with adversity — aka, building resilience — can help us manage our feelings in the moment, recover from setbacks more quickly, and build healthy habits to overcome future challenges. What is Resilience? Resilience is...