How important is emotional intelligence to your success in business and in life?
In my experience, it’s everything. We often focus on technical excellence — mastering the “what” of our jobs. But emotional intelligence (EQ) is all about mastering the how. How you interact, how you respond, how you connect.
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the home offices of two iconic global brands — McDonald’s in Chicago and Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Just seeing those logos instantly brings to mind what each brand stands for — consistency and an unmistakable identity.
That got me thinking… what about your brand?
What’s the one leadership quality you must have to build a successful team?
Recently, I had the honor of being in the presence of Colonel Jason Glynn, the commander of Nellis Air Force Base. When I asked him that question, he didn’t hesitate for a second.
He said, “Trust.”
What lessons can you learn from loss? Today marks one year since I lost my beloved Frenchie—my husband of 20 years, my partner, my cheerleader, and the one who brought endless joy and laughter into my life.
This past year has been an extraordinary journey through grief, and in the spirit of honoring him, I want to share three lessons I’ve learned from this excruciating year, that went by extremely fast.
The true key to being both a great leader and a great networker isn’t found in strategies, scripts, or even titles. It’s found in something simple yet powerful: curiosity. I recently heard Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, speak about networking