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“It is not stress that kills us. It is effective adaptation to stress that allows us to live.”
The quote above by George Vaillant, American psychiatrist and Professor at Harvard Medical School, accurately reflects the Stress Tolerance

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Is it difficult for you to consider new information...
If you find this difficult, you may also feel uneasy or nervous about change. Typically, if any of these are true, then you may be...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Life is inevitably going to bring you stress at some point.
When stress comes our way, sometimes we may want to crawl under a piece of furniture and avoid it at all costs. But we know this technique..

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Sep 9, 20201 min read


What impact does it have when your leader is impatient and reacts hastily?
What impact does it have when your leader is impatient and reacts hastily? Let’s think about it… I’m sure many have had the experience of

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Sep 2, 20201 min read


Have your emotions ever clouded your judgment when making a decision?
Have your emotions ever clouded your judgment when making a decision?
Let’s think about it…
I’m sure many can recall a time when our emotion

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 26, 20201 min read


Do you have a process for how you solve problems?
Do you have a process for how you solve problems? Let’s think about it…Many may have not really thought of solving processes...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Need a Competitive Edge?
Need a Competitive Edge? Develop Emotional Intelligence Leadership skills to gain yourself and your company a competitive edge in the CPA ma

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 13, 20202 min read


"You cannot make progress without making decisions." Do you agree?
"You cannot make progress without making decisions." Do you agree? Let’s think about it…
This quote from author and motivational speaker...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 12, 20201 min read


"You can't control other people. You can only control your reactions to them."
Love this quote! I'm not sure who said this but I've said this a lot this year.

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Do you believe doing a good deed will have positive ripple effects?
Do you believe doing a good deed will have positive ripple effects? Let’s think about it…I do believe that doing a good deed will have...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Aug 5, 20201 min read


What is Empathy?
What is Empathy? Let’s think about it…
Empathy (within the Interpersonal behavior measured in the EQ-i 2.0 tool) is often misunderstood.

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jul 29, 20201 min read


What type of social situations make you feel uncomfortable?
What type of social situations make you feel uncomfortable?
Let’s think about it…
I often hear a wide variety of responses to this question

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jul 22, 20201 min read


What is the Interpersonal Area of EQ?
Let’s think about it…
The Interpersonal realm is 1 of the 5 areas of behavior measured in the EQ-i 2.0 tool and is all about people skills

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jul 15, 20201 min read


“The Buck Stops with You.” Do you agree?
Let’s think about it…
I love this quote from the book, The EQ Edge. In this book, they define independence as...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jul 8, 20201 min read


“The more arguments you win, the fewer friends you’ll have.” Do you agree?
Let’s think about it…
I love this quote from the book, The EQ Edge. Assertiveness is...

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Are there some emotions you feel more comfortable expressing than others?
I’m sure you can guess what answer I usually hear - people say they are most comfortable expressing happiness.

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jun 24, 20201 min read


What is Self-Expression?
Self-Expression is one of the 5 areas of behavior measured in the EQ-i 2.0 tool and is an extension of the Self-Perception scale.

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jun 17, 20201 min read


Is there anything an employee can do when faced with a boss who is a dictator?
Is there anything an employee can do when faced with a boss who is a dictator?

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Are you doing what you love?
So often people pursue a career or a position for things other than because it’s their passion, their love, their true calling in life…

Jaclyn T. Badeau
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Do you agree, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent?”
Eleanor Roosevelt’s well-known quote above helps us better understand the Self-Regard skill.

Jaclyn T. Badeau
May 27, 20201 min read
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