by Dr. Tricia Groff | Jul 30, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence, Fulfillment and Worklife Integration, Leadership, Owners & Entrepreneurs
“I just don’t want to disappoint people,” she said. I have heard this statement numerous times from leaders at all levels. What I know now is that for some of us, disappointing people feels like a hard stop, a death of sorts. Sometimes, it feels like...
by Dr. Tricia Groff | Nov 10, 2023 | Human Due Diligence & People Assessment, Emotional Intelligence
I didn’t debate the executive’s dismissal of intuitive decision-making as he stated that his company uses objective standards for assessing new hires. He was proud about the metrics and noted that “we don’t put much weight on gut feelings.” I could have...
by Dr. Tricia Groff | Aug 23, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
It is the one statement my clients do not want to hear. “You’re going to hate this.” Newer clients look surprised when I say it. Ongoing
by Dr. Tricia Groff | Nov 15, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Peak Performance
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Types of Intelligence Many people rely only on academic success to measure their intelligence. Yet, this simplistic view fails to capture the degree to which intelligence correlates with real-world functioning.In 1983, developmental...
by Dr. Tricia Groff | Jul 30, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Peak Performance
Relational Genius begins with understanding ourselves and the way we interact with ourselves and those around us. It’s a process that never stops, but it is the key ingredient for ongoing peak performance. When we understand our own thoughts and reactions, we...
by Dr. Tricia Groff | Jul 30, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Peak Performance
Owning Emotion. Many high achievers learn that they should suppress emotion. Some have worked in a corporate environment for years, and in doing so, have learned to mask emotion to increase self-protection and to avoid losing credibility. The habit pattern has...