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Hardiness and Resilience
6 Ways Building Your Resilience Leads to Business Growth
July 07, 2020
Are you wondering how building your resilience can lead to growth, success, and increased happiness at work? Maybe you’re wondering about the link between professional development and workplace success? If so, you’re not alone. Given the latest economic recession, COVID-19, the upheaval of the modern office, and more, the ability to stay focused and successful...
How to Lead By Modelling Resilience at Work
June 16, 2020
Businesses are only as resilient as the people who lead them. We have a responsibility to ourselves and to our work teams to model the kinds of behaviours we want to see, and to encourage the kind of communication that’s especially crucial right now to help employees feel supported and productive. Now, more than ever,...
The Advantage Series Pt 2: The Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Resilient Leadership
April 23, 2020
Change at work is normal, and in order to cope leaders need to be agile and resilient. Until recently, the focus in leadership has been mostly on agility and speed, but advancements in technology combined with globalization and socio-economic changes require a different kind of leadership.Today’s leaders must be resilient, emotionally intelligent people who can be adaptable and react appropriately to today’s rapidly-changing environments while staying connected and kind. In this second...
Discover Your EI Advantage Pt 1: The 5 Emotional Intelligence Essentials to Drive Success
April 16, 2020
Emotional intelligence is a critical factor in professional success. The ability to tune into your emotions, as well as developing situational awareness, is a powerful tool for both personal and professional success.A leader who lacks emotional intelligence (EI) isn’t able to effectively gauge the needs of their staff and might react erratically to challenging situations. Leaders who emphasize developing their EI are also able to develop trusting, more productive relationships, inspire others...
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...
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...