At Cooper Consulting Group, we get a lot of requests for training leaders and teams on emotional intelligence. The purpose of this article is to explain what emotional intelligence is and some easy tips. So what is emotional intelligence? Many authors have their own definition of what emotional intelligence (EQi) is. The best answer is …
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Have you ever tried to get out of quicksand? If you haven’t you’ve likely seen movies of people who step into quicksand and eventually sink. A lack of trust is like quicksand. A company without trust may find itself slowly sinking only to look back years and just realize how bad the situation is and …
I have successfully trained thousands of leaders and managers. One of the common questions I get is how to motivate employees at work. Before I start on how to motivate employees at work. I first want to define motivation. The dictionary defines motivation as a force, stimulus, or incentive. In general, there are two types …
Instead of trust falls and a ropes in a typical team building for work course Cooper Consulting Group uses purposeful, experiential activities to bring about a-ha moments in individuals and teams. We have conducted fun survival activities that highlight communication, commitment, buy-in, decision-making, and teamwork as people work through a scenario we provide. We split …
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and as I reflect on our 2021 work year, I think about the issues many organizations faced (and will continue into 2022). From my perspective, a key driver of organizational success is leadership. In the 2019 Global Human Capital Trends survey, 805 respondents rated leadership as a high priority, but …
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The Myers-Briggs Personality Type model has helped countless people discover the unique nature of individual preferences and behaviors. Such knowledge has aided personal growth and enhanced relationships in numerous ways. However, while embarking on a personal growth journey many additional methods and approaches are still needed. Knowledge of personality types can greatly aid personal growth …
People have been fascinated by the DiSC theory’s foundations and teachings for many years, with some of the most profound research dating back as far as 444. B.C. So, what are the 4 DiSC personality types? The DiSC Assessment groups personality styles into four main quadrants: (D) Dominance; (i) Influence; (S) Steadiness; and (C) Conscientiousness. The name of the model stands for …
Comprehending and interpreting behavior is fairly complex, and misunderstandings can cause a wide range of negative outcomes in various scenarios. When it comes to understanding the different behavioral traits of various individuals, the Wiley Brand has plenty of information to offer. So, what are the five behaviors? The Five Behaviors Model focuses on trust, conflict, commitment, …
Promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace is vital for all firms. In fact, DE&I is no longer considered a corporate trend but rather a business imperative for global organizations. And why is this so? In addition to being simply the right thing to do, experts state that a diverse, equal, …
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Whether your company is in its start-up stage or you’ve been in business for decades, one thing that is essential to its success is good teamwork. Organizations with strong teamwork skills don’t often come naturally, though. It requires leaders that have an understanding of what successful teams look like, what potential roadblocks may arise, and which tactical solutions …
