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Emotional Intelligence, as a Leadership theory, was developed by Peter Salovey and John Mayer. Their definition of EQ: “… is the ability to perceive emotions, to access and generate emotions so as to assist thought, to understand emotions and emotional knowledge, and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth.” In […]

“Now, more than ever, two myths must be laid to rest. One, sharks are not mindless predators nor sinister man-eaters, and two, the oceans are not full of sharks.”   – Jean-Michel Cousteau Originally broadcast on July 12, 2006, the documentary ‘Sharks at Risk’ shows that for thousands of years, sharks have haunted the human imagination. […]

Call it as you wish. But Juana Bordas (2012), author of the book Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age (Berrett-Koehler Publishers) explains that the most successful businesses will be those that incorporate the influences, practices, and values of these diverse cultures in a respectful and productive manner. Bordas is stating that simply […]

This is a very practical book I recommend to read to all leaders looking for purpose in their careers; in other words what is really important. Several years ago I read another of his books, The Innovator’s Dilemma, and one of Christensen’s early papers on Disruptive Technology. As a Coach, I resonate with Christensen’s philosophy […]

Currently typing a research paper on Multicultural Competencies. Definition: “Competencies are the knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and other person-based factors that help distinguish between outstanding performance and average performance” (Pritchard, 1999). The purpose of this paper is to research the level of multicultural competency needed to be a successful leader. This will allow for […]

In a recent visit to a good friend, who has been a Dean of the School of business for 8 years, I really wanted to understand more about his role. I found a great report put together by Deloitte university Press. No doubt that his position, Dean, is a great privilege and opportunity to demonstrate […]