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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Sep 1, 20243 min read
From Ego to Efficiency: Revolutionizing Organizational Meetings
Meetings are essential for collaboration and decision-making in any organization. However, the human ego often interferes with their...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20233 min read
How Open Communication Can Connect Us More Deeply with Others
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a superficial conversation, unable to connect on a deeper or meaningful level? Perhaps you've...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Perspectives on Gratitude: Is It the Ultimate Key to Happiness?
Gratitude is a complex emotion that can have a significant impact on our well-being and happiness. While gratitude may not be the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20234 min read
The Fine Line Between Helping and Ego-driven Rescuing
As humans, we possess an inherent inclination to assist one another. Nevertheless, our well-intentioned actions can sometimes lead to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Using SEL to Foster Inclusion, Respect, and Harmony: A Guide for Educators
Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves equipping students with skills to regulate emotions, empathize with others, and form...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read
The Art of Holding Space for Others
Have you ever had someone just listen to you without offering advice or judgment? It can be an incredibly healing experience. This...
Allie Pratt
Oct 1, 20223 min read
How to Strengthen Your Partnership By Applying Emotional Intelligence
You wake up one day and are older, wiser, and different. You desire new goals, experiences, and surroundings. When you roll over and see...
Brenda Florida
Sep 1, 20223 min read
How an Emotional Intelligence Deficiency Prevents Us from Being Effective Communicators
The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...
Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 20224 min read
What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Empathy and Why It Matters
Your spouse regularly lashes out, frustrated over the temperature at home, and you engage in ongoing thermostat wars. At work, a project...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Why Asking Questions is More Important than Giving Advice
There is something about giving others advice that makes us feel good, especially when others accept and apply that advice....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 1, 20227 min read
Is Being Honest Worth it? How to Improve the Outcome of Addressing a Concern
It’s happening again! You are in a meeting providing your insights when you are interrupted by someone who cannot wait for you to finish...
Lisa Stryker
Dec 31, 20213 min read
The Power of the Pause: Listening with Emotional Intelligence
The power of a pause helps us better understand, connect, reflect, listen to understand, resolve feelings of tension or conflict, and more.
Alyssa Poggioli
Dec 31, 20215 min read
3 Things Childhood Taught Me About the Value of Emotional Intelligence and Relationships
Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) plays an essential role in maintaining healthy relationships, whether personal, professional, or...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 31, 20214 min read
Feedback vs. Criticism: How to Tell the Difference
Feedback and criticism are words commonly used interchangeably. However, the distinction rests in the person’s intention that provides...
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