Emotional Intelligence

Why Human-Led Emotional Intelligence is AI’s Next Premium

Key takeaways AI will change work and the workforce, but it will strengthen the need for human emotional intelligence.   Employers increasingly recognize that strong emotional and social skills are essential for leadership effectiveness, collaboration, and long-term organizational success.  Trait- and ability-based emotional intelligence assessments can be used as an ongoing resource to understand how people behave and create emotionally intelligent teams, even in AI-enabled environments.  Without scientifically...

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Feedback and Emotional Intelligence: A Pathway to Professional Growth

In high-performing organizations, feedback isn’t just a tool—it’s part of the culture. If done well, feedback can fuel growth, spark collaboration, and drive continuous improvement. Whether it’s a manager’s thoughtful guidance, a peer’s shared observations, or a team’s reflection on shared outcomes, feedback helps individuals adapt and excel. Feedback allows...

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Times of Uncertainty

Change isn’t slowing down — in fact, for many organizations and industries it’s speeding up. Today’s leaders are navigating global and domestic disruptions: from turbulence driven by economic crises, political unrest, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other technologies. Leaders face challenges they must confront during times of uncertainty,...

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What We Know: Managing Generation Z in the Workplace

In a world where retirement ages are extending, lifespans are prolonged, and economic stressors grow, it has become increasingly common to have a multi-generational workforce. With employees ranging from the Silent Generation (1925-1945) to Generation Z (1997-2012)1, it’s reasonable to wonder if generations have different work needs, goals, or leadership...

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MSCEIT 2: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

MHS is thrilled to announce the release of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2). The term emotional intelligence (EI) has become a part of our everyday language, with most of us having an intuitive sense of what it means to exhibit EI. However, what many...

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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Safety Performance

In the evolving world of work, leaders are pivotal to the development and maintenance of workplace culture. A leader’s actions tell employees what the company values and deems appropriate behavior, such as safety-focused leadership conveying value in employee wellbeing. At the core of safety leadership are the emotional intelligence (EI)...

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Elevating Well-Being Through Emotional Intelligence

In the intricacy of human well-being, Emotional Intelligence (EI) emerges as a powerful skill that can impact various aspects of our lives. This article will explore the compelling relationship between EI and physical and mental health outcomes. We draw insights from studies and research on EI and MHS'

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Welcome! Now What? Onboarding for Success

Considerable research and effort are put into the hiring process to ensure the right people find the right jobs, and perhaps equally as much energy is spent on performance management to ensure the right people stay, grow, develop, and flourish in their jobs. It’s critically important to find, hire, and...

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Mastering Influence: Tailoring Your Style for Success

An individual's ability to influence others plays a crucial role in shaping team dynamics and establishing clear organizational goals. Influence is the ability to affect other people’s ideas and behaviors; it is the ability to connect and inspire others. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, influencing...

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Work Therapy: How being more emotionally intelligent benefits your bottom line

In this week’s episode of Work Therapy with Dr. Steven Stein, we chat with Denny Faurote, founder of the Faurote Group and a personal trainer, consultant, and executive coach with a background in MHS’ Emotional Quotient-Inventory 2.0® (EQ-i 2.0®). Denny shares his knowledge of the power of emotional intelligence (EI) and...

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