Emotional intelligence

The Empowerment Dynamic: How to Get Out of the Drama Triangle

The Empowerment Dynamic: How to Get Out of the Drama Triangle

Remember the Johnsons who were caught in the Drama Triangle? Actually, we all know the Johnsons a little too well... Mr Johnson believed he was the family's Rescuer, but they experienced him as the Persecutor. Mrs Johnson jumped to the children's defence, becoming his...

EQ for HR Managers: Why it’s a Strategic Necessity

EQ for HR Managers: Why it’s a Strategic Necessity

Over the past number of years, we’ve discussed the struggles of human-work-life in a variety of different dynamics with Human Resources leaders. There seems to be a common thread across teams, leadership, productivity and how it all points to company-wide performance,...

What is EQ? Emotional Intelligence Explained

What is EQ? Emotional Intelligence Explained

EQ, or emotional intelligence, is the set of emotional skills that helps you understand and manage yourself, interact with other people, and navigate the relationships and behaviours that shape how we work together. Many people often hear the term "Emotional...

How To Get More Budget For Human Capital Interventions

How To Get More Budget For Human Capital Interventions

The Dreaded Question: What’s The ROI? You know the story. Employee engagement is low. Staff turnover is high. Leadership is lacking. At best, the company culture can be described as uninspiring. Everyone knows something must be done. A major human capital intervention...

What Skills Leaders Most Need to Survive Industry 4.0

What Skills Leaders Most Need to Survive Industry 4.0

We are facing a world where many of the capabilities that used to be in the realm of humans, are being replaced by technology. The contribution made by people that drives business success is changing. Which leaves leaders with a few vital questions: What skills can...

Victim, Persecutor or Rescuer – The Drama Triangle Explained

Victim, Persecutor or Rescuer – The Drama Triangle Explained

Is your life a constant drama? Or maybe it's not you at all, maybe it's someone you know. Somehow they always seem to be in the middle of something. It's like a never-ending Netflix series, except you didn't sign up for the subscription. Have you ever wished you could...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Lessons from the Oscars Slap

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Lessons from the Oscars Slap

  As the dust settles on the infamous “Oscars slap” Mygrow Chief Humanising Officer, Theran Knighton-Fitt reflects on what this incident teaches us about the power of emotions, and challenges us to be more human as we travel on “the road to be better.” “The power of...

4 Functions of High Performing Leaders in Industry 4.0

4 Functions of High Performing Leaders in Industry 4.0

Teams in the Fourth Industrial Revolution no longer need a manager or leader to organise them. The era of self-organised teams has been ushered in, and with it, the need for core leadership functions to change in order to remain relevant. The world of work has changed...

The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

What makes a great leader? When you reflect on this question, you probably come up with something like: confidence, humility, influence, empathy, and that special quality that makes them uniquely who they are. They’re comfortable in their own skins. You’d be right....

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