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eq hr managers

EQ for HR Managers: Why it’s a Strategic Necessity

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, General News, Leadership

Over the past number of years, we’ve discussed the struggles of human-work-life in a variety of different dynamics with Human Resources leaders. There seems to be a common thread across teams, leadership, productivity and how it all points to company-wide performance, engagement and return on investment. That common thread is EQ. Studies have also shown…

leadership skills

What Skills Leaders Most Need to Survive Industry 4.0

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

We are facing a world where many of the capabilities that used to be in the realm of humans, are being replaced by technology. The contribution made by people that drives business success is changing. Which leaves leaders with a few vital questions: What skills can smart, autonomous data systems and machine learning not replicate?…

high performing leaders industry 4.0

4 Functions of High Performing Leaders in Industry 4.0

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

Teams in the Fourth Industrial Revolution no longer need a manager or leader to organise them. The era of self-organised teams has been ushered in, and with it, the need for core leadership functions to change in order to remain relevant. The world of work has changed and leaders must rise to the occasion to…

avoid leadership trap

Avoid this Leadership Trap – Shift with the Changing Landscapes of Industry 4.0

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

Many people are by now familiar with the spectacular rise and fall of Nokia. At one point in their history, they earned more than 50% of the total sales of cell phones globally. Nokia’s decline was agonising to watch. A company that was once at the top of the food chain – an apex predator…

lms emotional intelligence

Can your LMS (learning management system) develop emotional intelligence?

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

Four Vital LMS Elements You Might be Missing The COVID pandemic has increased our initial trajectory, thrusting us into the Fourth Industrial Revolution at a rapid rate. McKinsey Global Institute’s recent research reveals how “we have vaulted five years forward in consumer and business digital adoption in a matter of around eight weeks”. And Intel’s…

emotional intelligence leadership

The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Mark Baker

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

What makes a great leader? When you reflect on this question, you probably come up with something like: confidence, humility, influence, empathy, and that special quality that makes them uniquely who they are. They’re comfortable in their own skins. You’d be right. Great leaders are authentic, but they also have other qualities we admire: Leaders…