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Emotional Intelligence . . . in Animals and in Teams

Is your team as emotionally intelligent as a herd of goats? Need a moment to consider this intentionally odd and humorous question? Here’s some background info that could help you make a more accurate assessment. The quickie definition of emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand emotions found in oneself and others. (Daniel Goleman […]

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The Differences in Your Team Make the Difference

It is widely recognized that diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams. A 2015 McKinsey report on 366 public companies found that those organizations in the top 25% for ethnic and racial diversity in management were 35% more likely to have above average financial returns. Below are three reasons why having a team with visible and invisible differences positively […]

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