by Mindy Kantor | May 16, 2023 | Career, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360, Mindset, Self-Leadership
You don’t need a specific job title to motivate and guide others. It’s a choice you can make at any moment. Taking a more active role in the well-being of others not only positively impacts them but activates the best in you as well. Sometimes all it takes is showing...
by Mindy Kantor | May 2, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Personal Branding, Self-Leadership
Previously, I’ve highlighted ways to create buy-in for ideas and “influence without authority” by educating, asserting, motivating, and establishing a vision for the future. I’ve also shared how our brain processes the information it receives through our senses—to...
by Mindy Kantor | Mar 7, 2023 | Change/Transformation, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram, EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360, FIRO, MBTI, Personal Branding, Self-Leadership
The term “covering up” has various meanings. From a communication perspective, I’m referring to holding back from expressing yourself fully to protect or conceal an aspect of yourself from others. For example, do you: Close yourself off from others in fear of them...
by Mindy Kantor | Feb 21, 2023 | Communication, Mindset, Self-Leadership
Most of our conversations just happen, and depending on your level of engagement, your input can range from casual reactionary comments to more thoughtful responses. When you’re present—in mind, body, and heart—you can actively listen and foster a shared purpose with...
by Mindy Kantor | Dec 6, 2022 | Assessments, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360, Self-Leadership
If you’ve ever taken a moment to reflect on your most successful relationships, I bet you’ll notice some commonalities, such as mutual respect, understanding, and acceptance. To foster reciprocity, both parties need to trust one another and feel comfortable...
by Mindy Kantor | Nov 23, 2022 | Assessments, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360
Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ) skills, are critical for self-leadership, interpersonal relationships, effective human performance, and advancement. What you say – and don’t say – makes a difference. When you lead or manage...