Research seems to suggest the interview is a poor way to select a candidate. There seems to be little correlation between how well someone interviews, how they are evaluated in the...
You hopefully caught my last post overviewing emotional intelligence and professional success. It’s a complex and contentious topic, so even though many people seem to tout the big benefits of...
The prominence of emotional intelligence (also referred to as Emotional Quotient, EI, and EQ) has skyrocketed over the past few decades. This is especially so in Human Resources departments, as...
In a fast changing environment, old habits (and skills) die hard. For technical workers in particular, learning new skills and being able to accept coaching is the key to their...
There’s a pervasive general belief that having the right attitude—a positive attitude—is critical to success. This is a particularly popular notion in the workplace. But how important is attitude?...
Managers, recruiters, and human resource professionals the world over debate whether natural talent or hard work is more desirable in a candidate. While a balanced mix of both attributes would...