by Lisa Parker | Aug 1, 2019 | emotional intelligence, preparation
It’s well known that our moods are contagious. In fact, Googling “contagious emotions research” yielded 6,360,000 hits! And while the research continues to explore why we pick up on others’ emotions, there is no doubt that we do. Therefore, as...
by Lisa Parker | Mar 14, 2017 | emotional intelligence, Performance
Earlier this week one of my coaching clients confessed that she was dreading her performance review, even though she already knew she was going to get a good rating and in spite of the fact that she welcomes feedback all the rest of the time. What’s up with...
by Lisa Parker | Aug 16, 2016 | communication skills, emotional intelligence
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! Attention managers: There’s a big difference between asking one of your people to do something and asking them for help. Asking someone on your team for help is an act of courage, because it reveals a degree...
by Lisa Parker | May 18, 2015 | emotional intelligence
How to disagree without being disagreeable A few years ago, I was hired as the executive coach for Roger, a VP and the supply chain manager for a mid-sized manufacturing company. (Click here to see the story.) Roger was hired to increase efficiency in dealing with...
by Lisa Parker | Apr 20, 2015 | emotional intelligence, Leadership
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” — Nelson Mandela Managers: It’s not often we are reminded to bring our good hearts to work, and so as long as we are...
by Lisa Parker | Mar 9, 2015 | emotional intelligence, Leadership, Listening skills
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Winston Churchill Attention managers: Difficult conversations are difficult for both...
