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10 Resilience Quotes From Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day 2020
March 06, 2020
Building resilience is critical for growth and change. By developing our hardiness we can move more easily through stressful and challenging situations and re-frame them as learning experiences. Nurturing this ability takes time and practice, but an easy way to get started is to find a sentence or mantra that resonates with you. Something that empowers you, motivates you and helps you reframe your mindset during difficult periods.To celebrate International Women’s Day we’re sharing our favourite...
The 3 C’s of Resilient Leadership: Challenge, Control, and Commitment
February 18, 2020
Have you ever wondered why some people can flourish and handle stressful situations with ease, while the same situation can cause anxiety, mental, and physical issues in others?The difference between these two types of people is their hardiness and resilience. Research has shown a strong correlation between mental and physical well-being and a person’s ability (or inability) to manage their thoughts and beliefs during stressful periods in their lives.How do we measure hardiness and...
6 Ways to Model Resilient Leadership
February 12, 2020
Our lives and workplaces throw more at us than ever before. From adapting to changing technology, to managing an intergenerational workforce, leaders have a responsibility to demonstrate hardiness and resilience in their management style.What does a resilient leader look like?Resilient leaders recognize that one leadership style isn’t applicable to every situation, or for coaching and developing every employee’s skills.In some situations it makes more sense to lead, and in others it’s more...
How to LEAD With Resilience (With Examples!)
January 08, 2020
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from failure, setbacks, and crises.Hardiness and resilience is a hallmark of successful leaders, as it allows us to come back from hardship and disappointment more determined and driven than before.Additionally, individuals who exhibit high levels of hardiness and resilience are more likely to adopt leadership styles that motivate, inspire, and support those around them.Many people don’t know that we can build on and develop qualities to develop both...
Ethics and Values: Walking the Talk
January 05, 2020
We’ve all had that feeling in the pit of our stomach at sometime in our life, where we find ourselves at a crossroads. It can be personal or professional. Our values and ethics are being tested. Looking back as we close out this decade, I reflect on the earlier years in my accounting career, which were filled with challenges. My professional ethics and personal values were being challenged time and again. Living with the philosophy to “never give up,” and “do the right thing,” was no longer...
Why The Top Leadership Skill in 2020 is Resilience
January 02, 2020
Even for the most seasoned leader, 2020 is a year that is sure to come with challenges. From managing year-end stress, to dealing with employee conflict, how leaders react to the challenges they face is one of the biggest indicators of future success.It’s not enough to simply survive - leaders need to thrive in order to achieve their potential, and that requires an understanding of emotions, how you react to change, and developing your resilience.Why is resilience so essential in today’s...
12 Days of Emotional Intelligence
December 17, 2019
The holidays are right around the corner, and there’s no better gift to give yourself than increased emotional intelligence. After all, learning to manage our emotions doesn’t just help us control our reactions in the moment; it helps us become hardier, and more resilient in the face of challenging situations.This holiday season, we suggest giving yourself one of the most useful gifts of all: investment in your professional abilities.Start with the following 12 days of emotional intelligence:Day...
Why Q1 2020 is the Perfect Time to Start Hiring for Emotional intelligence
December 13, 2019
What’s your plan for growth in 2020?If you’re planning to expand your workplace team and hire capable and adaptable employees, then 2020 is the year to start hiring with emotional intelligence in mind.If you’ve never included emotional intelligence in how you assess a candidate’s potential, then don’t miss why Q1 2020 is the time to start hiring with these essentials skills in mind. Emotional Intelligence and the Fourth Industrial RevolutionUntil recently, emotions were largely taboo at work,...
7 Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Handle Year-End Stress
November 21, 2019
The end of the year is in sight, which means the time of planning, preparing, and projecting has begun for most businesses as they prepare for the coming year.Year-end stress and anxiety are normal, but developing your emotional intelligence (EI) can go a long way towards managing your emotions and stress in a healthy way. Not sure how EI applies to year-end stress? Keep reading to find out: 1. Recognize your emotionsStudies have shown that those with high levels of emotional intelligence are...
5 Steps to Performing Well Under Pressure
November 13, 2019
Everyone deals with pressure from time to time at work.For some of us, especially those of us in management or C-Suite roles, that pressure can feel overwhelming. Below are five ways you can stay calm under pressure and keep your performance from suffering as a result of all you have to do: 1. Remember that humans work well under pressureHumans are a species who thrive in challenging situations. Even those of us who aren’t naturally gifted in performing under pressure can learn to adapt and even...