All Posts by Andrea Cortissoz

Emotional Intelligence goes by a few different names, including EI and EQ. Regardless of what you call it, the definition remains the same: The ability to mange oneself — and relationships — effectively.  While there are a lot of different measurements for other types of intelligence, knowing where you rank in terms of EQ is a little […]

Even if every individual on your team has a high EQ, or strong emotional intelligence skills, that doesn’t automatically translate into a high EQ for the team as a whole. In order for a team to have an effective EQ, each individual needs to be doing their part to build trust, which includes developing a […]

All leaders should be able to not only know that there’s a difference between IQ and EQ, but they should also be able to understand why that difference matters. While IQ has long been thought of as the main gauge for intelligence and, therefore, the driving force behind success, EQ is even more important when it […]

Recruiting the right person for the job always sounds easy. But, then, the applications start coming in and, as interviews begin to take place, you suddenly realize that there’s a lot more to consider than just qualifications or academic success. The reason why recruitment proves to be so difficult is because there are so many moving […]

For decades, we’ve understood that emotional intelligence (or EQ) has the ability to predict success, especially when it comes to leadership roles. We’ve also known that EQ is linked inextricably to an individual’s unique personality.While a variety of different personalities can have a high EQ, understanding how your personality plays into your EQ provides you […]

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. It is a unique time of the year. A time to stop. A time to remind ourselves of what is truly important. A time to reminisce the memories of Thanksgivings gone by. A time to be thankful for the people in our lives. Food, football, parades or shopping are […]