Emotional intelligence

It’s far more than just being nice.

Try to find out why.

When asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision--the qualities traditionally...

And which one is most important for leaders.

Our stories shape the way we see ourselves.

Throughout history, people had little need to manage their careers--they were born into their stations in life or, in the recent past, relied on their...

Rate yourself on five key dimensions, and see how you compare with others.

Whether you're a boss, a colleague, or a friend, you can help the people around you make important life-enhancing changes. But the way to do that isn't...

It's not just about introspection.

Choose productive behaviors over familiar ones.

Why an absentee boss is worse than an abusive one.

New research suggests that the most effective executives use a collection of distinct leadership styles—each in the right measure, at just the right time. Such flexibility is tough to put into action, but it pays off in performance. And better yet, it can be learned.

If your company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, you're apt to feel anxious. Roughly 30% of employees are deemed redundant when firms in the same...

Trying to appear perfect can backfire.

They can cut a team’s chances of success in half.

How effective executives direct their own—and their organizations’—attention

Have you crossed a line?

Periods of uncertainty don't have to be paralyzing.

Most feedback accentuates the negative. During formal employee evaluations, discussions invariably focus on "opportunities for improvement," even if the...

Even EQ is better in moderation.

How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of...

We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity: with ambition, drive, and talent, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession regardless of where...

How to lean in at work. Women regularly face unfair challenges in the workplace--from being passed over for promotion to being ignored in conversation....

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In his defining work on emotional intelligence, bestselling author Daniel Goleman found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining...

How can you transform yourself from a good manager into an extraordinary leader? We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on...

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Develop the mindset and presence to successfully manage others for the first time. If you read nothing else on becoming a new manager, read these 10 articles....

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Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve...

The Developmental Network Questionnaire is an instrument designed to reveal information about the sources of developmental assistance in an individual's...

The importance of achieving focus goes well beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, find clarity amid uncertainty,...

Designed to help executives identify patterns in their approaches to developing networks of relationships. A "network" refers to the set of relationships...

The path to your own professional success starts with a critical look in the mirror. What you see there--your greatest strengths and deepest values--are...

While some of us enjoy a lively debate with colleagues and others prefer to suppress our feelings over disagreements, we all struggle with conflict at...

A leader's singular job is to get results. But even with all the leadership training programs and "expert" advice available, effective leadership still...

When asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision--the qualities traditionally...

Managing the human side of work. Research by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of "Primal Leadership," has shown that emotional intelligence...

What Really Works. There's no shortage of advice out there on how to perform better, and better than others, at work. The problem is knowing which methods...

You're trying to help--but is it working? Helping others is a good thing. Often, as a leader, manager, doctor, teacher, or coach, it's central to your...