As this holiday season approaches, it is the time of year when we tend to gather and celebrate together. While there is great value in taking time off work and away from the rigors of our careers to spend quality time with our families, there is also a benefit in celebrating with those with who…
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a person’s ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with their emotions. It is a critical quality to have when it comes to interpersonal communication, not only in one’s private life but also in the workforce. Emotional intelligence involves using this emotional understanding to make decisions, solve…
Most consumers in America today have similar buying habits. Before you try out a new restaurant in town or buy that new raved-about product online, you typically look around to see what other people have to say—no one wants to waste money on something that doesn’t live up to the hype. So first, you ask…
The ability to network is not necessarily an innate quality. It is simply the process of developing mutually gratifying relationships with like-minded people and businesses. It is a skill that can be learned, honed, and developed with practice. Networking is a marketing tool—crucial to the success of you and your business that can take a…