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EQ & YOU – Emotional Intelligence

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(Midas Touch Training, 2015)

Emotional Intelligence also known as EQ – Emotional Quotient, was first proposed as a theory in the field of psychology during the 1980’s.  The concept gained momentum rapidly and was popularised in Daniel Goleman’s 1995 groundbreaking book, ‘Emotional Intelligence: Why it can Matter more that IQ’. (Wicks, et.al, 2014)

Whilst several models of emotional intelligence emerged,  Goleman’s model, based on skills and competencies, created a workable blueprint that directly improved personal skills in relationship management, self-awareness and self-management. (Wicks, et.al, 2014).  Goleman defines emotional intelligence as: Continue reading →

Jesus, King & TED … Secrets Revealed

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Martin Luther King (Dreier, 2016)

Throughout history powerful speeches have inspired, stirred and motivated great change.  Many of these speeches have themselves become historical events, a legacy defining the time and shaping the future of humanity. (Viking, n.d)

In his speech best known as ‘Sermon on the Mount’,  Jesus of Nazareth teaches the central tenets of Christian living, which today is one of the most referenced and quoted sections of the Christian Gospels.  Continue reading →

ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS and PERSUASION

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Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Business World

Aristotle first scribed the text ‘Rhetoric’ in the 4th Century BC.  This ancient philosophy outlines the system of persuasion through the use of language, and is still considered today as “the most important single work on persuasion ever written.” (James L. Golden)

It seems surreal to think that our ancient ancestors were contemplating a deeper understanding of human communication, and further to scribing these principles in terms still relevant today.  Translated from ‘Rhetoric’ Aristotle describes persuasion.  Continue reading →

Three Hats and the Roles We Play …

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Figure 1: Wearing Many Hats     Source: blackenterprise.com (2011)

‘Wearing many hats’ is a common metaphor describing how people adapt their personalities and communication styles to a new social environment or situation.  Sometimes the ‘hats worn’ in life are so disparate that when ‘changing hats’ it could appear to be a different person all together. Continue reading →