What Is PTO? Short answer. Paid time off. Sad to say, only 14% of managers will truly get Holiday time off. The remaining 86% will be tethered to their email or cell phone. They do this out of the mistaken belief that they are producing something better for the culture of the company. How will […]
What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence is an old idea but how does it affect the workplace? Emotional Intelligence (EI) defined: A simple definition is the art and science of managing one’s emotional and social functioning. EI functions may be displayed unconsciously, however, the conscious use of emotional intelligence adds a new element to one’s ability […]
One reason our resolutions fail is we continue to live inconsistently with our core values. Are you living consistently with your core values? Do you believe your usefulness determines your success? How are the answers to these two questions in harmony with one another? How are your core values determined? There are number of […]
I met Dick Vitale in 1999 while working as a regional VP of operations for a large pizza company. He signed the basketball pictured here because my wife died from her bout with breast cancer several months before. Diane was a trooper right up to the end. I was a wreck. Many people tried to […]
The Plaint Human SEASON of snows, and season of flowers, Seasons of loss and gain!- Since grief and joy must alike be ours, Why do we still complain? Ever our failing, from sun to sun, O my intolerant brother:- We want just a little too little of one, And much too much of the other. […]
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These 3 things have been on the mind of America for 250 years. In terms of emotional intelligence: Well Being – The overarching decisive factor of Emotional Intelligence. Most people refer to this as happiness. I prefer the contentment or joy. Those who pursue happiness never find it […]