Emotions are a fascinating servant but a disastrous master. When they serve you — they fuel passion, empathy, and drive. When they lead — chaos follows. Master your emotions. Don't let them master you. Control the storm within.

Sometimes the issues we have with others are rooted in issues we have with ourselves. I find that the more I understand and deal with my own issues, the better my relationships become.

Most days the default is, “I’m stressed” or “I’m tired.” But when we slow it down, it often sounds more like: “I feel a knot in my stomach because I’m afraid I’ll disappoint someone.” “My shoulders feel heavy because I’m not sure what to do next.” Naming it a little more clearly can take some of the pressure out of the moment. Here’s a simple pattern we can use: emotion + body sensation + what set it off Example: “I feel anxious, my chest is tight, because I haven’t replied to that message yet.” If you took the biggest feeling you’re carrying today and ran it through that pattern, what would your sentence sound like?

Strong leadership grows from emotionally intelligent communication. Small shifts in language create clarity, trust, and stronger teamwork. This visual highlights 9 simple EQ replacements leaders can use to support healthier collaboration: ✨ Offering help with warmth ✨ Communicating boundaries with clarity ✨ Sharing ideas without pressure ✨ Responding to corrections with appreciation ✨ Guiding conversations with curiosity ✨ Keeping relationships steady during busy or high-pressure moments Leadership becomes more effective when our words reflect respect, presence, and intention. The more we practice these micro-skills, the more our teams feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. What EQ phrase do you use most often? #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #CommunicationSkills #PeopleFirstLeadership #EQAtWork

Still going thru this awesome course. The Power of External Perspectives Self-awareness has two parts: what you notice, and what everyone else sees that you don’t. Those unseen patterns are your blind spots, and the only way to uncover them is to ask. Instead of treating feedback as criticism, see it as data. It’s a gift that reveals something you can’t observe from the inside. We spend so much time looking inward that we forget half of self-awareness lives outside of us. I’ve learned that the things others notice, both strengths and blind spots, are often the ones I’d never see on my own. I’m going to try the two-question script this week. Curious (and a little nervous) to hear what comes back, but I know it’s the kind of clarity that actually moves you forward.