Monthly Archives: September 2024

Steve Jobs famously spoke these final words as he lay on his deathbed: “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.” Jobs’ sister, Mona Simpson, was there beside him and wrote in her eulogy about this moment saying, “With that will, that work ethic, that strength, there was also sweet Steve's capacity for wonderment.” Above fear, anxiety, sadness, and a whole slew of other emotions, Jobs expressed curiosity. 

There is no shortage of articles and advice on how to control your anger. “Take a deep breath, count to ten, exercise, limit your caffeine intake, meditate,” and so on. But, imagine if you could use anger to your advantage. What if you could channel your anger to improve your performance?

One of the greatest myths of emotional intelligence is the notion that certain emotions are inherently “good” while others are “bad.” This misconception leads people to think they should ignore or suppress “bad” emotions and only embrace “good” ones. 

Despite the ever-growing need to have a pipeline of leaders ready to step up, many companies flounder to put together a strong emerging leading program. In fact, many don’t have one at all.

Recent Gallup research reveals a stark reality: only 33% of U.S. employees are engaged at work. Since managers are responsible for at least 70% of employee engagement, there’s clearly a gap between what employees need and what leaders are providing.