Companies that have recently downsized face more challenges ahead: rebuilding morale after layoffs. According to a study of more than 4,000 employees by Leadership IQ, 74% who kept their jobs amidst a corporate layoff say their own productivity has declined. The same study found that 69% of survivors say the quality of their company’s product or service has declined. Many who remain after layoffs experience survivor’s guilt: “a response to an event in which someone else exper

IQ versus EQ. What’s the difference? Which really matters for professional success? Historically, a lot of emphasis has been placed on the importance of IQ, also known as intelligence quotient, which essentially measures a person’s reasoning ability. While IQ has been found to be responsible for 10-25% of professional success, another attribute has been found to be far more important. EQ, or emotional intelligence, is the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the

COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in many of our plans…more than once. In today’s business world, we’re used to a certain level of change. But the current pandemic has made change an even bigger reality—things are literally changing on a daily basis. How have you responded? Every single organization is a reflection of its leadership. What your leadership team communicates, models and reinforces will, ultimately, shape your company culture going forward. Below are a few suggestions