I've noticed a recurring theme in my executive coaching conversations lately...leaders are frustrated because their employees aren't following directions, taking ownership, or completing tasks as expected. And sometimes, rather than addressing the issue, these leaders simply do the work themselves. Sound familiar? Here's what I want you to consider: [...]
I love books. I use AI. There is extraordinary information available to us today. But information isn’t transformation. A book doesn’t know your history. AI doesn’t sit across from you week after week, noticing your patterns, understanding your leadership environment, and connecting what you’re experiencing today with what you’ve [...]
Most leaders are trying to read the room…but missing the one signal that matters most. Their own. Emotional self-awareness isn’t a soft skill, it’s the foundation of every team dynamic you’re shaping. If something feels off in your team, this might be why. [...]
If your team is quiet… If no one pushes back… If everyone seems aligned… It may not be harmony, it may be hesitation. Trust doesn’t collapse in dramatic moments. It erodes in small, unkept commitments.
In just 6 months, this founder went from reactive to purposeful. Through developing impulse control and self-regard, he's becoming more assertive, a better listener, and a more intentional leader. This is the power of EQ-i 2.0 in motion.
The real reason you’re stuck isn’t what you think. I used to believe my struggles came down to IQ. So I pushed harder, achieved more, and still… something was missing. I was burnt out, reactive, and emotionally off track. Then I discovered the power of EQ. Emotional intelligence, not [...]
Everybody’s talking about AI. Automation, advanced tech, the pace of change—it’s overwhelming. Some even wonder if their kids should bother going to college anymore! Here’s the thing: AI can do amazing things… but it cannot feel empathy.
What do you do when your boss has a “my way or the highway” approach, and you see things differently? Too often, leaders either stay silent or push back too hard. But there’s a better way: mirror the focus, not the aggression. [...]
Are you sending a high-potential employee to coaching to sharpen their leadership skills? That’s great! But here’s the real question: are you also investing in your own emotional intelligence (EQ)? In this edition of Roberta’s Rants, I challenge leaders to take a good look in the mirror. When leaders [...]
“How do I actually build and balance my EQ skills?” It’s the #1 question I get after someone takes the EQ-i 2.0 assessment. Here’s what I tell them: Emotional intelligence is learnable, with the right tools and intention. It starts with awareness and evolves through intentional actions. Like tracking [...]