What makes a leader?

If you need to be convinced about the importance of 'emotional intelligence' to successful leaders, consider what the author of the term, Daniel Goleman, has to say on the subject for the Harvard Business Review.

After studying over 200 large global companies, Goleman found a direct correlation between so-called 'soft' skills and measurable business results.

According to his research, while effective leaders needed to display vision, intelligence, toughness and determination, these qualities on their own were apparently not enough. Truly great leaders were also distinguished by their high degree of emotional intelligence and social skills founded on self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation and empathy.

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Happiness boosts productivity

Not a surprising headline perhaps, psychologist Shawn Acor throws his hat into the ring to make the case for reframing our notions of success...

Hare brain, tortoise mind...

Being our most productive, Guy Claxton argues, is not necessarily synonymous with being busy, maybe it’s time for us all to slow down a bit...

Problem solving and brain stimulation

According to studies in neuroscience, where right brain activity was boosted and simultaneously suppressed in the left temporal lobe, problem solving skills improved by 40%.

All of which is really useful information for anyone who wants to make the case for purposeful playtime...