Category Archives: Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Are you focused on your why?

Do you know why most people don’t achieve what they really want? It’s not because they are not disciplined enough. I believe the main reason they don’t achieve their goals is that they are not focused on their why. What’s … Continue reading

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Obstacles are there to show us how much we care about something

There is a great video titled ” The last lecture”, which features a professor, Randy Pausch, who is dying from a brain tumor and is giving his last lecture. It is a highly inspiring video. In the video Randy Pausch … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Being Addicted to Email

I am addicted to email. I check it constantly. If I’m not at my computer I check it on my phone while I’m driving, coaching my sons soccer game, talking to my wife or kids, and even doing yard work. … Continue reading

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A view of an emotional hijacking

George may seem a bit out of control but it shows exactly what happens to us when we become hijacked by our emotions. We all get hijacked from time to time. If you watch the video closely you’ll notice that … Continue reading

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December is finding focus month

In my recent newsletter I wrote about the importance of being focused on what you are trying to accomplish in your work. As the new year is coming upon us quickly it is a great time to revisit that subject. … Continue reading

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Plaxico Burress and his one man football team

If you are a football fan you obviously are aware that NY Giants star wide receiver Plaxico Burress is in trouble with the law for accidentally shooting himself in the leg while in at a NY nightclub. Most people are … Continue reading

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Does Brett Favre struggle with his emotional intelligence

If you are a football fan you have obviously heard that Brett Favre is considering returning to football after retiring this past spring.  You are also probably aware that for the past 3 years he has struggled mightly with his … Continue reading

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