Month: January 2020

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The phrase Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ) gets thrown around a lot, but could you tell your friend what it means at a party? In this short intro to the subject, you will learn the meaning of Emotional Intelligence, the twelve elements of being emotionally intelligent, the top educational materials on the subject, and the foremost EQ thought leaders, so you can amaze and entertain your friends with your EQ expertise.

Origin

The term “emotional intelligence” was coined in 1990 by Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer.

Definition

According to Psychology Today, “Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.”

It is generally said to include three skills: emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes regulating your own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people.

The 12 elements of emotional intelligence

According to Daniel Goleman and Richard E. Boyatzis of the Harvard Business Review, there are four domains and 12 competencies of emotional intelligence you can master or work on. See the handy chart below to learn where to invest your efforts.

Top book on emotional intelligence

Daniel Goleman wrote the book on emotional intelligence. Literally. In 1995, his mega-bestseller Emotional Intelligence redefined the way the world defined intelligence. Intelligence was no longer just abstract problem solving, but also involved understanding ourselves and social situations.

Goleman’s book is filled with entertaining case histories about emotional intelligence that help demonstrate the importance of learning to manage our emotions and to understand the emotions of others.

Top video on emotional intelligence

With almost two million views, you can learn a thing or three about emotional intelligence and compassion in Daniel Goleman’s TED Talk: Why aren’t we more compassionate? Or if you want to work on some of your EQ skills, check out these 5 TED talks on emotional intelligence.

Top leaders with emotional intelligence

What does an emotional leader look like? Look no further than Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, or Howard Schultz of Starbucks, who are just three great examples of leaders with emotional intelligence.

Find Keynote Speakers on emotional intelligence

Top Emotional Intelligence Keynote Speakers

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Kyle Crocco is the Content Marketing Coordinator at BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, and the lead singer of Duh Professors. He regularly publishes business book reviews and thought articles on Medium, Business 2 Community, and Born 2 Invest.

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Coronavirus has become a threat to public health and world economy. While it’s unlikely the virus will pose a risk to your immediate health in the United States, there will be some effects on your travel and business due its spread in China. To learn the four ways Coronavirus will affect the world, read the blog “Coronavirus” by geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan.

Peter Zeihan is the author of the forthcoming book Disunited Nations.

 

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“You can lose. You can get close and lose. But you don’t want to leave with regret, thinking I played small. I didn’t go for it.”

— J.P. Pawliw Fry, Bestselling Author of Performing Under Pressure

J.P. Pawliw-Fry is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, published in 65 countries with multiple translations. As a provocative and highly captivating speaker and thought leader, J.P.  challenges groups to think differently about human behavior, leadership and how to manage the pressure that is overtaking so many organizations and individuals today.

 

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“You don’t do it for money. It’s not about greed. It’s about personal freedom. The reason you want to be an entrepreneur is to be able to do whatever you want with your time anytime you want. That’s the whole idea. It’s to set yourself free to pursue the dreams you have.”

— Kevin O’Leary

Kevin O’Leary is a top entrepreneur speaker, author, venture capitalist, and guest judge on Shark Tank. In 1986, O’Leary co-founded SoftKey Software Products, and by the late 1990s, SoftKey had acquired numerous competitor companies including Compton’s New Media, The Learning Company, Mindscape and Broderbund. In 1999, the company was sold to the Mattel Toy Company for $3.7 billion, which is one of the largest deals ever done in the consumer software industry.

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Identity theft, hacking, and other cybersecurity attacks such as DDoS attacks can be detrimental to a business, leaving employees, customers, and company information vulnerable. Once information has been stolen, it is virtually impossible to “unsteal” it. And despite increased employee literacy in safety methods and protective programs, hacks can and do happen regularly, sometimes resulting in devastating effects.

But all is not hopeless. Though hackers are constantly honing their infiltration methods, so too are the cybersecurity experts and IT team leaders ramping up their efforts to stay one step ahead of the hackers.

15 leaders in the field have recommendations for young tech executives to keep a handle on and take measures to prevent a cyber attack, from creating incident response plans to using audit logs to figure out the hacker’s methodology. For an in depth look, check out the original article on the Forbes website.

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“So whatever you do in life, always ask yourself: What do you want people to feel? What do you want to leave with them?”

— Matthew Luhn, Former Pixar Story Artist

Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, author, instructor, motivational keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 25 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Matthew’s story credits include Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, UP, Cars, Ratatouille and other films currently in development. He is also the author of The Best Story Wins, teaching how to use storytelling for business.

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“If you fail, learn from it. And if you fall, get back up. And if it feels impossible, keep going. That’s the secret to success.”

— Kim Perell, Author of The Execution Factor

Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, CEO and angel investor with a passion for people, technology, and progress. She went from being laid off at 23 to becoming a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30 years old and selling her last company for $235 million in 2014.

 

 

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Are you looking for motivation and inspiration for your next keynote or event? Research shows a boost in employee engagement and morale also boosts your company productivity and bottom line. Our best motivational speakers can help engage your employees. These men and women may come from different fields and have lived different experiences, but they all share one thing in common: the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate your team to new heights. Here are the top motivational and keynote speakers for 2020.

1) Robyn Benincasa

Robyn Benincasa is a top motivational speaker, adventure racing world champion, and founder of Project Athena. In her entertaining and funny keynotes, she shares stories that explain the foundations of inspired leadership and how to win as a team.

2) Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is a world-renowned NBA Hall of Fame All-Star, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. With an incredible history as an athlete, entrepreneur and HIV survivor, his humorous and heartfelt stories inspire corporate and business conferences around the world.

3) Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is an inspirational speaker and the subject of the Aaron Sorkin film, Molly’s Game. Her made-for-movie life taught her the importance of always betting on yourself, no matter what odds are stacked against you.

4) Jia Jiang

Jia Jiang is a top resilience expert and sales keynote speaker with the most viewed TED Talk of 2017. In his bestselling book Rejection Proof, smartphone apps, and presentations, Jiang provides inspiration and knowledge for people and organizations to become resilient by learning how to approach rejection.

5) James Clear

James Clear is a personal development keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits.  In his story-filled keynotes, James shows audiences how small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement can lead you to the life you want.

6) Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor is a motivational speaker, happiness researcher and bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage. Achor uses his research and humor to inspire and teach audiences how to lead more positive and productive lives.

7) Barb Stegemann

Barb Stegemann is a social entrepreneur and founder of 7 Virtues Perfumes. She inspires audiences to change their own lives with her compelling story of overcoming adversity through the power of stoic wisdom.

8) James Lawrence

James Lawrence, aka The Iron Cowboy, is a motivational speaker and endurance athlete. James gives insights on the lessons he learned of how to overcome his mental and physical limits when he completed 50 full distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (50.50.50).

8) Jade Simmons

Jade Simmons is a rockstar concert pianist, powerhouse motivational and experiential speaker, and best of SXSW performer. She delivers stunning mainstage keynote presentations that potently combine music, virtuoso performance, and riveting storytelling to speak to the hearts, minds, and goals of a company’s most valuable resource…its people.

10) Alden Mills

Alden Mills is a motivational speaker, former Navy SEAL Commander, and founder of Perfect Fitness. His mantra is “Your only limits are your imagination and determination.” Using personal stories from his Navy career, Mills inspires, entertains, and motivates audiences to reach their goals.

Bonus Motivational Speaker

11) Chris Bashinelli

Chris Bashinelli is a motivational keynote speaker, expert in emotional intelligence, and host of the PBS program Bridge the Gap. His keynote talks show audiences how challenges can help people develop empathy and how people can bridge the gap of “them” to “us” by looking out for the best interests of others.

With the top ten best motivational speakers in mind (plus one), you’re well on your way to planning the most motivational and inspiring keynote event your organization has ever seen!

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“You get to be called a trailblazer or game-changer. But that doesn’t come without a lot of walking on glass. It is really tough to change the game. I had people make fun of me. The banks wouldn’t give me a loan. People told me I couldn’t do this. Can you imagine if I ever listened to them?”

— Barb Stegemann, Founder of 7 Virtues Perfume

Barb Stegemann’s entrepreneurial vision was formed after her best friend—a soldier—was severely wounded in Afghanistan. Understanding that supporting Afghanistan’s economy was key to building stability for its people, Stegemann created The 7 Virtues, a company that sources organic, fair trade essential oils from countries experiencing turmoil (such as Afghanistan, Haiti, the Middle East and Rwanda).

 

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“If you’re starting for the first time. If you’re restarting for the second, third, or fourth time…Or if you just want to go bigger. The only limitation you have is your mind.”

— Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.

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“If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up. How many of you look back on your lives and can count how many times you’ve started over on a dream (or a destination)….Think now, how far down that road you’d be if you didn’t quit.”

— James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy

On July 25, 2015, James Lawerence overcame all odds and defied all doubts by completing 50 full distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (50.50.50). Completing what is now considered the greatest feat of human endurance.

 

 

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In the new book by Emotiv founder Tan Le, The NeuroGeneration, Le outlines just how science and business are augmenting our brain so we can perform better and learn faster. Our move to an augmented and brain enhanced world is taking on different forms, from implants to headsets to exoskeletons. These augmentations have implications for our work and personal lives.

Read about three ways you can augment your body now in the article “Brain and Body Technologies for Your Business Today” by Kyle Crocco.