Tag Archives: Emotional Intelligence

4 Simple Phrases That Can Save Your Marriage

Posted on December 17, 2023 by thebossdoctor

I had a recent conversation with an individual who was lamenting the challenges of dealing with his sometimes volatile “significant other.”  It sounded to me like a problem that is not uncommon in close relationships.  “I just don’t know what … Continue reading →

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The 3 Selves—The Secret to Handling Stress, Challenges, Threats, and Growth

Posted on June 11, 2023 by thebossdoctor

The volatility of our times is increasingly confronting the modern workforce with unprecedented challenges, change, and stress.  Workers today are faced with the difficulty of performing adequately in their jobs while also forced to deal with added emotional pressures from … Continue reading →

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Are You “Disagree-Able?”

Posted on February 5, 2023 by thebossdoctor

Avoiding the Yes-Men Trap by Inviting Constructive Conflict There’s an old adage that says, “You can’t win an argument with your boss.”  Assuming that the boss is human and not perfect, doesn’t that imply that there are times when maybe … Continue reading →

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DOER / MANAGER / LEADER – 3 Roles, 3 Levels, 3 STAGES – Part 3

Posted on August 7, 2022 by thebossdoctor

The STAGES of anyone’s career can often be characterized as a journey of personal and professional development that is mirrored by these three roles. Successful advancement requires the strategic development of skills required at each level and for each role, … Continue reading →

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Hey Leader…Don’t be a JERK!

Posted on May 15, 2022 by thebossdoctor

One of the most disturbing psychological principles I have found in my research is called “emotional contagion.”  It refers to the human tendency to feel and express the emotions displayed by the people around us.  Research on socialization shows that … Continue reading →

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Know Thyself

Posted on May 23, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This word of leadership advice comes from a good friend and associate, Dan Maltby.  Dan holds a PhD. in leadership from The Drucker Institute (I think he knows a thing or two about leadership!)  At one time, Dan was administering … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #19

Posted on April 11, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Make a personal connection with peers you trust. This issue’s great advice comes from Derric Johnson, a mentor of mine who has a great way of expressing down-to-earth wisdom with real practical benefit.  Early in my career he advised me … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #10 Part 4

Posted on January 31, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Don’t ignore your weaknesses! This short series of posts has been about the concept of building your work around your strengths… the things that you really enjoy doing.  In the last issue I quoted the executive who said, “I want … Continue reading →

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Google’s Management Pitfalls – #1

Posted on September 6, 2020 by thebossdoctor

Pitfall #1: Having trouble making a transition to the team In addition to their recommendations for good management practices, Google’s research project discovered three common reasons for management failures among Google’s leaders.  These failures were so prevalent, Google took pains … Continue reading →

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Google’s Rules

Posted on July 29, 2020 by thebossdoctor

RULE #3 – Express interest in team members’ success and personal well-being Many leadership pundits emphasize the importance of making personal connections with one’s subordinates.  Suggestions for doing so range from “be yourself” to “treat subordinates fairly” (we all know … Continue reading →

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