I recently had the honor of sitting down to interview Randy Manner (Ret.), a former senior military officer turned Executive Leadership Coach. For over three decades, he served in a variety of positions in the Pentagon and around the world. Prior to retiring from the Army as a Major...
Anyone who works in research in the behavioral sciences learns to appreciate the value of data. Psychological research, as it is practiced in North American universities and those who follow the same model, has been dubbed the science of first year university students. Most of the undergraduate and graduate...
In Part 1 of this post, we looked at the popular EQ-i 2.0 and MSCEIT and highlighted the key differences between the two. Although the EQ-i 2.0 and the MSCEIT are both EI assessments, they use different methods of measurement because they focus on different aspects of emotional intelligence. How is...
A couple days ago, I was talking to a friend about burnout, teams, leadership, and self-awareness. We chatted about how we, humans, are the smartest animal in the animal kingdom, however we are at times limited when thinking of our own physical, social and mental health. One example we...
Is it a struggle to make your voice heard in your workplace? Do you find it difficult to communicate your thoughts and ideas to others? We are all unique individuals who think and behave differently, and this plays an important role in our team dynamics. By better understanding one another...
Last week in Part 1, I discussed causes for communication gaps and tips that can be applied to close the gap. This week, we'll look at how personality plays a part in communication and how you can adapt your style. Understand Others ‘Personality Type’ Moving towards a more effective, understanding and...
Have you ever been a member on a team where it felt like the team lacked direction and control? Or, the majority of team members were unengaged and lacking passion? Or, perhaps you've been on a team where the group struggles with changing direction and embracing change? These are...
Have you ever watched your favorite Reality TV show and wondered, “where do they find these characters”? It may surprise you to hear that MHS has been directly involved with candidate selection for over 20 Reality TV shows in the United States and Canada. According to the New York...
As emotional intelligence (EI) rose in popularity over the last two decades, the concept of EI has been examined using a variety of assessments. Today’s blog article will compare the major differences between the Emotional Intelligence Quotient 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0) and the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT). The EQ-i 2.0...
As a Partner Solutions Consultant with MHS Assessments, I recently had the opportunity to plan a workshop event that brought clients together in one place to network, get certified in a number of tools and assessments, as well as learn from industry experts. With all the excitement of putting...
