Tag Archives: Emotional Intelligence

I don’t have time for this bs…….

Posted on 15 September, 2019 by Jasbindar Singh

The other day I had coffee with a university friend I had not seen for a while. In discussing what we were up to, I mentioned emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) as I was preparing a session on it. He … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Seven Ways of Receiving Feedback that will Stall Your Career

Posted on 4 January, 2017 by jasbindar.singh

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates Receiving feedback is not always easy. It is also normal and natural to feel uncomfortable and even defensive at such times. However, constructive feedback is also … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Inner Saboteur

Posted on 24 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

Are you hampering your success or perhaps the next move by focusing on what you don’t have rather all that you do? Is there a strong heartfelt desire, a felt sense, calling or aspiration which,  as yet remains unfulfilled? If … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Manage Your Emotions

Posted on 14 June, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“Self-knowledge is something everyone can grasp. When you understand your emotions, you will have the capacity to understand other peoples emotions too.” Swami Suddhananda   The gift of emotions The spectre of emotions we experience is a true gift. Imagine … Continue reading →

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ETNZ: What we can learn from Dean Barker and his team

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

The 34th America’s Cup – what times of great thrill, frustration and deep sense of loss we endured individually and as a nation. But we also saw what an engaged, high performing team and great leadership looks like. Here are … Continue reading →

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What Adidas teaches us about leadership in brands

Posted on 14 August, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Brands are all about emotions.  Yes – emotions first, logic second.  The loyal supporters – fans, consumers or followers – are emotionally engaged with the brand story and will willingly give of their preference and pockets to their cherished brands. … Continue reading →

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Handling workplace stress without jeopardizing your job or reputation

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Tension, stress and relationship challenges are all part and parcel of life – work and home included. The key is not so much that these exist but how one deals with it. The thing to not do is  “blow up” … Continue reading →

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7 cross-cultural insights for business success

Posted on 19 June, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

The business world is now more connected than ever before. And companies with global operations have executives who are doing business with new emerging markets – different countries with diverse cultural groups of locals and other international executives.  While the … Continue reading →

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Are you leading with a sense of entitlement?

Posted on 25 October, 2010 by jasbindar.singh

Whether you are a manager, leader or an employee, having a sense of entitlement can be a dangerous thing. I am not referring to certain entitlements we all have as per legal, contractual or basic moral rights. But more the … Continue reading →

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7 Insights into Employee Engagement

Posted on 26 September, 2010 by jasbindar.singh

1. Employee engagement is a three-way process and requires responsibility, accountability and ownership from employer, employees and the organization.  We talk about employee engagement including the kinds of things employees need to feel engaged and what the managers and leaders … Continue reading →

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