by Edythe Richards | Apr 24, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
This article was originally published in Career Planning Academy’s newsletter. Why Using Emotional Intelligence is Vital to Conquer the COVID-19 Pandemic One of the biggest problems with the COVID-19 pandemic is how prevalent it has already become before there is a...
by Edythe Richards | Dec 24, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
Note: I’m replacing “kind” with “nice.” There’s a clear difference between them. However, Santa doesn’t recognize the difference, and I choose to speak his language. I think of myself as a pretty nice gal. I genuinely like people. I was raised to be courteous and...
by Edythe Richards | May 29, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
Think about the most inspirational leader you know. What qualities does this person display that make him/her so effective? Perhaps you identified charisma, decisiveness, grace under pressure, or great communication. These traits all share a common root that is often...
by Edythe Richards | Dec 18, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
From end-of-the year budget planning to the dreaded office holiday party, this time of year can be filled with an unhealthy amount of work-related stress. When you rush from one holiday commitment to the next, attempt to meet deadlines, and respond to external...
by Edythe Richards | Oct 17, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
When 58 people were murdered recently in Las Vegas, people all over the world were horrified. We dove into action, donating more than $14 million (at the time this was written) to victims and their families. The outpouring of generosity has been inspirational and...
by Edythe Richards | Mar 14, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Top Career Blog
Making a great first impression could be the difference between getting a job offer and turning someone off completely. Every time you meet someone, they’re judging you. Whether they consciously realize it or not, they make conclusions about your likeability,...