by Bernie Schreck | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
In Emotional Intelligence (EI) training we use the word “mindset” a lot. By mindset we mean our way of thinking, which, in turn, is based on our attitudes and beliefs. Exploring our mindset is a keystone of EI development. Why? Our mindset determines how we relate to...
by Bernie Schreck | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
When people ask me what Emotional Intelligence is, I usually say that it is about being smart. An emotionally intelligent person is smart with their emotions. Being smart does not only mean we understand our emotions and those of others, but also that we know how to...
by Bernie Schreck | Dec 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the last 20 years research has shown that mindfulness practice can bring significant benefits to professional performance and personal well-being. It has been shown to be an effective tool for stress management, to improve focus, and to help people maintain...
by Bernie Schreck | Dec 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nowadays the word stress has a very negative connotation. But stress is not inherently a bad thing. When you look it up in the Oxford online dictionary you find it simply defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding...