by HappyQuotient | Jul 24, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, EXCLUSIVE, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Research, Resources, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Wellness
It doesn’t matter whether you are lucky to wake up on the bed’s right side, are you are friends constantly refer to you as the ‘Debbie Downer,’ at certain times, feeling happy and contented can be a daily challenge. 18 Game-Changing Tactics To Achieve & Maintain...
by HappyQuotient | May 9, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
A forty-three-year-old husband and father of two came to see me in therapy. He’d been married for almost fifteen years, but said he and his wife had had problems even when they were dating. “I’ve always had to play by her rules,” he said. “She doesn’t accept me for...
by HappyQuotient | May 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Research shows that we find our jobs more fulfilling when we have positive relationships with the people we work with. This isn’t something that will happen on its own, so be purposeful and systematic about it. For example, you could organize a social event with your...
by HappyQuotient | May 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When a disagreement with a colleague gets heated, it’s normal to feel all sorts of emotions: disappointment, anger, or frustration, for example. But should you express what you’re feeling? It depends. If you’re experiencing what psychologists call a hot emotion — one...
by HappyQuotient | May 7, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
The rise of the Internet has made remote work more possible and more desirable. Today, a quarter of Americans work for other people from their home, not an office. Employees seek out remote work for the autonomy and flexibility it provides, while employers offer it to...
by HappyQuotient | May 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Stress and distraction can form a dangerous cycle. When we can’t focus at work, we often feel stressed about not being productive — which causes us to focus even less. You can break this cycle by using self-awareness. Pay attention to what’s going on...
by HappyQuotient | May 4, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
Roshi Joan Halifax is an esteemed writer, spiritual teacher, founder of Upaya Zen Center and the Nomads Clinic in Nepal’s Himalayas—and she’s spent decades researching the intersection of mind and body through the lens of Buddhism, neuroscience, and anthropology. Her...
by HappyQuotient | May 3, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It will happen to all of us someday: A younger generation enters the workforce and becomes the most sought-after consumers, and the rest of us feel left behind. One way to keep up is to ask a younger colleague to mentor you. This is especially important when it comes...
by HappyQuotient | May 3, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
Social-emotional learning (SEL) teaches the key attitudes and skills necessary for understanding and managing emotions, listening, feeling and showing empathy for others, and making thoughtful, responsible decisions. For five years, I was an educator in the field...
by HappyQuotient | May 2, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you and a colleague are in a tug-of-war over who owns a project or who gets to decide how to use your team’s budget, you might feel frustrated or threatened. But getting angry won’t help you reach a resolution. Forget the win-lose paradigm; approach the situation...
by HappyQuotient | May 2, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
In the months leading up to birth, a pregnant woman begins to read about childrearing, including a book called Attachment Parenting by pediatrician William Sears and registered nurse Martha Sears. They advocate for a collection of seven practices they call the Baby...
by HappyQuotient | May 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
The volume of information and stimuli coming at us every day makes it more difficult to focus than ever. To do the careful thinking that decision making and leadership require, you must step back from the noise of the world. Schedule 15-minute breaks at least once or...
by HappyQuotient | May 1, 2018 | BLOG, CNET, Inspire, Research, TECHNOLOGY
JBL Xtreme 2 Will Offer A Bigger & Better Sound JBL’s second-generation jumbo portable Bluetooth speaker has upgraded drivers and a fully waterproof design. It ships this spring. This article was originally published on CNET. Marketing Muses has updated the...
by HappyQuotient | May 1, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
I’ve been told that I’m calm under pressure, but that’s only on the outside. To prepare for my first TV news show appearance, I put on berry-red lipstick and started breathing into my belly, an alleged relaxation technique that never seems to work....
by HappyQuotient | Apr 30, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
New managers are often tempted to hold onto the work that keeps them close to their team’s everyday operations. But now that you have a wider set of responsibilities, you need to be discerning about your time and selective about the tasks you take on. Carefully...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 30, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Forbes Coaches, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips
15 Ways To Inquire About A Job Opportunity Without Actually Asking This article was originally published on Forbes.com. POST WRITTEN BY:Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 30, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Forbes Coaches, Management Tips, Tips
What To Think About When Considering ‘Overqualified’ Candidates This article was originally published on Forbes.com. POST WRITTEN BY: Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 30, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, HBR, Tips, Wellness
Research Shows A Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work This article was originally published on HBR.org. Juj Winn/Getty Images It is no secret that many employees face work environments that are not very engaging. A 2016 poll by the Gallup Organization shows...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
In an ideal world, feedback would always happen face-to-face, so the other person could read your body language and hear your voice. But there are times when you have to provide input through email, text message, or even instant message, and in these cases it’s...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneur, Featured Blog Content, Infographics
How to Look and Sound More Confident (Infographic) These quick tips will help boost your confidence in five minutes. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Confidence is an integral part of success. Of course, there’s a difference...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, DEVELOPMENT, Entrepreneur, Featured Blog Content, Infographics, Management Tips, Resources, Start-ups, Tips
How to Choose a Business Partner (Infographic) Find the perfect business partner isn’t easy, but it can make or break your company. April 15, 2018 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Finding the right business partner...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 27, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, GGSC, Happiness, Health, Wellness
Like me, you may wake up every day to the morning news and feel a twinge of angst and despair. It can sometimes seem as if the world is going to hell. But if you read Steven Pinker’s new book, Enlightenment Now, you may come to a completely different conclusion...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 26, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you and a coworker are discussing a conflict you’ve been having, you might be tempted to launch into your account of the events, assuming that your counterpart should see things exactly the way you do. But that approach is unlikely to go over well. Instead,...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 26, 2018 | BLOG, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Health, Infographics, Management Tips, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Apr 26, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
When videos go “viral,” they quickly get a lot of views on the internet, often through rapid user sharing on social media. The content of those videos varies a great deal, and they can be a mixture of user-generated content or carefully planned...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When one of your employees quits, you may take it personally. But keep in mind that their decision may have little to do with you: Most people leave because their opportunities for growth are limited. Encourage all your employees to openly discuss with you their goals...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 25, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
Every year in late spring, people from around the world choose to take a fresh look at their relationship with electronic media. They do so by participating in Screen-Free Week, which this year starts on April 30. This annual “media detox” began in 1994,...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 24, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s hard to tell an employee they didn’t get the promotion they were vying for. Your goal should be to deliver the news clearly and with empathy. Start by validating your employee’s contributions and thanking them for applying. Avoid comforting...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 24, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
Would you describe yourself as a compassionate person? Even if you don’t necessarily see yourself that way, I bet you’re compassionate at least some of the time (e.g., when you’re well-rested and not in a hurry), or with certain people in your life...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re going through a personal crisis, you’ll likely need the support of your colleagues. But they may not know how to be useful, so ask for their help thoughtfully and specifically. Describe what you need and why the help is meaningful to you, and,...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Sunil is the founder and CEO of Socure, the leader in real-time online identity verification solutions, and has 20+ years in Security/Risk. Shutterstock The numbers are staggering. According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, more than 8,000 data breaches have been...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Demir Bentley Demir...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Co-founder/CTO at Vymo. Former member of the Google Mobile team. Alum of BITS Pilani and Columbia University. Shutterstock Pick a basic problem — it is the single biggest determinant of success. The first version of Vymo only solved a basic need....
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Bert Seither Bert...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jason...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
John M. O’Connor is a multi-year career coach, outplacement and career services leader based in North Carolina. Shutterstock At the end of your work, and at the end of your life, what legacy will leave? Does this matter to you? Or do you feel that you are...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by David...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Sujai Hajela is co-founder and CEO of Mist Systems, a provider of self-learning wireless networks using artificial intelligence.. Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a phenomenon in daily life — whether it’s staying organized...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
As an international leadership coach, I assist leaders to transform themselves and their teams. My website tells more: coachjudynelson.com Shutterstock The “elephant in the room” cliché refers to a glaring issue that everyone knows about but no one...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Co-founder and CEO of Health Wizz, a secure mobile platform for consumers to aggregate, organize and share health records over blockchain. Shutterstock It was not that long ago that nine out of ten U.S. doctors stored their patients’ records in color-coded...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Melinda Fouts, Ph.D....
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. Mutual trust is one of the most important elements of a successful team. Employees who feel trusted by their manager also feel valued and...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Post written by Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Shutterstock Social media platforms pop up so often that it can be a challenge to keep up with them all. In...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 23, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Demian...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re burned out and exhausted, it’s easy to think of yourself as a victim of circumstances — and forget that you have a say in your situation. Instead of blaming everyone else for your being overworked and overstressed, take ownership of it....
by HappyQuotient | Apr 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Chris Cebollero...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Gordon Tredgold...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Prayag...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Susanne Biro Susanne...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Andrew...