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Daniel Goleman, a doctor in psychology and leader in the field, says that more than half of a company's results are thanks to the emotional skills of its managers. This means that a leader who shows high emotional intelligence will easily motivate and positively drive upwards his or her team.  According to TSW   Goleman breaks down EQ into five components:   1. Self-awareness It enables us to raise our level of responsibility for our duties and decisions   2. Self-management means to say managing our emotions and controlling our impulses. It is the suitability to be responsible and to be neat in our work.   3. Awareness of others This skill permits us to develop talents as well as to keep an attitude of "service" to others.   4. Relationship management This competence will have an impact on influence with counterparts and the ability to convince.   5. Motivation. This is the passion to work for reasons other than money or status. ...

Whether in sports, the management, or another job, the pressure of always having the best performance can create enormous stress affecting your cognitive abilities thus good stress management becomes your best competitive advantage. Simon Bides , the best gymnast of all time, as reported in USA Today  continues to open up about the negative stress effects causing her to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games. Many people appreciate her open approach regarding her mental health struggles.   “Whenever you get in a high-stress situation you kind of freak out and don’t know how to handle all of those emotions, especially at the Olympic Games.”   “I felt like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders.“                                               Image: Reuters Learning from Bides what can you do in a stressful situation?   Know when to take...

Cádiz's central food market is a fascinating and illuminating place to spend a few hours. Some 170 stalls offer the full range of local ingredients, from fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as fish. After browsing the market there is a possibility of having a delicious wine, beer or various food such as tapas or paella. The huge problem of the market is the amount of waste that is being produced everyday. The take-away food is usually offered in the plastic package that is often seen thrown on already overloaded beans or even on the floor. To reduce the usage of plastic packaging in the take-away industry is possible to achieve through many ways: 1. Use a reusable bottle for your beverages 2. Bring your own container for take-away food or to your restaurant 3. Do not use straws 4. Find a supplier for sustainable packages Why the big deal about plastic waste ?  Much of the plastic we consume on the daily basis is used usually only once, yet it remains on the earth forever. This cau...

Some companies are moving away from traditional management and hierarchies to more participative and relaxed models where all employees are considered as collaborators with common values. Flexible working hours, childcare facilities, recycling policies and a percentage of turnover donated to NGOs are new arguments that are becoming more and more widespread.  Patagonia company is a perfect example and is described as a responsible, liberated, ecological company - in short, a corporate citizen. Patagonia is a company that exploits the concept of clean sport with environmentally friendly and original products. Its success stems from its commitment to the preservation of diversity. It is with a strong involvement with its employees and a lot of trust that the company has built its management. Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia's founder, explains that he uses a management by absence approach to encourage this. It pushes each employee to grow and find a sport, or other activity, that suits them....

According to a study, 73% of managers believe they need to change their management practices. Here are some managerial innovations to ensure good company performance, particularly in the face of the arrival of new generations on the labor market.  source : https://www.fedsupply.fr/actualites/zoom-sur-de-nouvelles-facons-de-manager Horizontal management This management technique allows the manager to evolve at the heart of his team and not above it. He accompanies his team in order to facilitate their work and puts himself at the same level as the members of his team. This method is perfectly in line with the new generation, which prefers a manager with authority who shares his knowledge rather than an authoritarian manager who possesses knowledge.   Management by emptiness This is about giving autonomy to your team while setting a framework. This method replaces constraint by emphasizing creativity. This freedom in achieving their objectives allows them to increase their poten...

Taking a step back is as necessary as moving forward. It brings a value. Explanation of the issue that was not understood before can bring significant changes of behavior in the future. A couple of steps back sometimes enable us to move forward way further. The time taken to focus on chosen issue lets us determine the right path to get there. Time invested in explanation, reflection and review is not time wasted. Source: https://unsplash.com Getting to know the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threads not only give the information about the company but also enable the company to create a possibility to develop. The SWOT analysis is such a value to a company. It names the advantages, addresses what the company is lacking, and helps to minimize risks. When the threads match the weaknesses, it means that the company is in danger. On the other hand, it could show the gaps that can accrue as possibilities to further growth. Limitation opens opportunities. Some situations on the fir...

Values are personal beliefs about what is right and what is wrong. Analyzing the values may help with understanding and learning the core of it. They determine the priorities, shape our behavior, influence moves. Source: https://unsplash.com Value is a part of the culture. Each and every person has a different set of values, same goes with various companies across the world. Values have an impact of the company performance. Companies make decisions, prioritize actions, as well as communicate within the team differently. The key is to fit into organization that follows the same values. It helps achieving common goal.   Moreover, family also shapes set of values that can be passed from generation to generation. Values determine what gets sacrificed in the pursuit of it. With time people adjust the values to each other personalities and personal beliefs.   Source: https://unsplash.com Starting with the culture, going through the family, at the end of the day, we are her...

Studying is stressful. Academic careers require a high level of dedication and work, that later potentially reflect in higher salary and a broader choice of jobs. Good grades are decisive, surely, but what really grabs the employers’ attention nowadays is having a semester abroad in your CV. Erasmus can be a lifechanging experience for students, but can also increase your level of stress even more. In 2021, around 75% of abroad students reported higher stress than at their home university. It takes lots of courage to jump into the unknown and live in a foreign country, leaving everything familiar behind. Don’t worry, you are not alone! The key to enjoying your time abroad is to be brave and curious. Get out of your comfort zone and try what appears new and strange to you, and you will eventually discover that these things make the greatest memories. Learning a new language can be difficult, but the first proper conversation will be the highest reward. To conclude, there is just one thi...

Before Covid, I had my life sorted out. But then the pandemic hit and I was sent home to work remotely, just like millions of other employees worldwide, and the situation changed entirely. Studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that in the first year of the pandemic, the part of employees being affected by depression and anxiety rose by a massive 25%. Social isolation and financial worries were among the main causes   (cf. WHO Scientific Brief on March 2 nd , 2022), and I think most of us can confirm. Finally, I worked out some ways to deal with my increased stress that I would like to share with you in this blog. Staying productive is my Nr.1 recommendation:  When work is cancelled, you need to find something challenging that gives you the feeling of achieving something, like painting in my case. Secondly, I recommend you not to change your habits too much. Keeping a healthy sleep rhythm and a healthy diet increase the level of serotonin in your brain...

  In this article, we can see how such a big enterprise as Daimler AG (renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG in February 2022) is trying to contribute to preserving the environment following a corporate social responsibility initiative targeting emissions. This is also a way to continue with the brand image of Daimler as an avant-garde cars manufacturer. As we can see in this notice, by 2025, Daimler wants to have at least fifty percent of new sales of fully or partially electric cars called hybrids. These electric engines however also have a second source of energy like ordinary diesel. This means that half of the sales of Daimler will be helping the environment with this electrification by creating less carbon dioxide emissions. These cards will be high-quality vehicles such as the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS premium electric sedan which have a large profit margin.  The CEO Ola Källenius tell us the importance of its van business in its electrification goals. “Our goal is techno...

Source: https://www.profellow.com/tips/the-ultimate-guide-to-networking-in-graduate-school-during-the-pandemic/ More than ever in the business world it is important to connect with people  to step up your career or to strengthen your position in a market. Due to the pandemic the natural networking mechanisms do not work anymore. Therefore we have to adapt and use the technology we have to keep our networks. As of course the pandemic made it close to impossible to meet new people in person it also made it far easier to attend various events even on the same day since they are held online. Via the chat function it is very easy to introduce yourself to a lot of people without much effort. Also people find it easier to text someone via zoom i.e. than stepping up to someone to start a conversation. On the other hand, sure there are some disadvantages about virtual meetings. Many specialist analysts, after social investigations, have come to the conclusion that there is a lack of social ...

Social Impact Award (SIA) is Europe's largest community of early-stage social entrepreneurs under 30 and has been supporting young social innovators in implementing their own ideas and projects since 2009. Currently, young people with ideas for social and ecological projects can apply for the Social Impact Award Germany until 16 May 2022 and win a place in our 3-month incubation programme.  By organizing local events and workshop on social entrepreneurship in countries across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, SIA aims to empower youth (15+) to found social ventures and contribute their ideas to the world’s most urgent matters. Submitting to the Social Impact Award is a chance to benefit from SIA's expertise, network, and know-how. Since 2012, they choose their hosts through an innovative licensing model to implement their ready-made programs in local ecosystems all over the world. Their concept consists of education, communication, support and building awareness around social e...

Emotional intelligence (E.I.) is something that nowadays is on everyone's lips , especially when we talk about global firms. In fact, a recent study made from the University of Málaga showed us that E.I. can develop the relationship between the firm and its clients, as it can develop teamwork between members and the capacity to lead a whole team too. In September 2009, Emilio Botín, the previous C.E.O. of Banco Santander (the biggest bank in Spain), said “if you do not trust yourself and your own capacities, you will not be able to reach your own goals neither the goal of the company”. These are principles and values that Banco Santander has applied since its first beggining in 1860. As presented in the article “ La inteligencia emocional mejora el trabajo en equipo ” published on 20.09.2009 by Carmen Sanchez-Silva in the newspaper El País , the emotions play a significant role in the business. The logic is not the only reliable information. The emotions influence our deci...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/mar/20/you-can-have-fun-and-experiment-inside-the-test-kitchens-where-restaurants-cook-up-new-dishes  First of all, you only need a few ingredients, a maximum of five people. They should have diversified taste for a better complementarity of abilities. A good combination of ingredients will lead to a better result than individual choices. One or two of them should be spicy, give them the role of devil’s advocate in order to counter harmful team consensus. In a mixing bowl cream together equal speaking-times and anonymous opinion collection. Then, add a tablespoon of safe space to speak up, so that everybody feels comfortable to express their ideas and to avoid missing important information. After that, fold in a collective responsibility for the outcome, so that everybody is included in the group’s decision making process. To finish, add a pinch of confidence in the person who has expertise in a specific area and top the whole thing wit...

Work-life balance is an important matter for the quality of work and for the administration. Family remains the first buffer and drain of problems in our society, concerning relevant interests of each family member. Source: https://www.albawaba.com/business/helsinki-world’s-best-work-life-balance-city Following the withdrawal of the Maternity Leave Directive, the Commission decided to take a broader approach in addressing women's underrepresentation in the labour market. The European commission initiatives set out a comprehensive package of complementary legal and policy measures, which are mutually reinforcing. Such as: Reduced working hours, flexible working hours and flexibility in place of work to all working parents of children up to at least 8 years old.  Ensuring protection against discrimination and dismissal for parents, including pregnant women and workers coming back from a leave. The benefits from applying these EU initiatives regarding work-life balance not only h...

  Not only private worries and strokes of fate often follow us into the workplace, but the job itself can also be frustrating. So what tools do workers have to cope with that? BioMed Central recently conducted a survey between 109 program directors and the results show that the ability to recognize, feel, control one’s emotions and state of being or better known as Emotional Intelligence (EQ), is a crucial skill in the workplace context as it helps us to deal with daily activities. The findings show that: ·        there is a modest inverse relationship between EQ and burnout, indicating that EQ may be a protective factor against burnout ·        directors who were considering quitting their positions had greater levels of burnout than those who were not From:  The use of emotional intelligence skills in combating burnout among residency and fellowship program directors Therefore, EQ is a social skill that shou...

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/eTgMFFzroGc  The Covid-19 pandemic influenced not just our private life but also drastically changed daily business life. Working remotely has been supported by different governments worldwide and online meetings are occupying the biggest part of a worker’s daily schedule. The topic of managing international teams during these difficult times has caught the attention of various institutions, like Harvard Business school . They researched solutions, how team leaders can support their employees and maintain an efficient and comfortable working atmosphere online. The company needs to ensure that the workers have access to the necessary technology and equipment. Furthermore, in an international environment it is important to set a clear structure within the team, as well as support internal communication and include your employees with the aim of reaching an efficient task interaction. Missing out on the daily walk to the coffee machine in the office...

Are you an entrepreneur and feel like you should use your time better? With these 5 tips, entrepreneurs can unleash the time manager in them!                                                   Source: shorturl.at/hoyNQ 1: Focus on goals. Because goals create clarity of priorities. If the general conditions for a company change, goals are also reviewed and adjusted if necessary.   2: Delegate. Anyone who delegates highly complex tasks, does not explain content adequately and leaves time slots vague will end up with more work than before.  3: Productive Meetings. You can hardly get any work done because of all the meetings. Unnecessary meetings are the epitome of unproductivity. Pure information can be passed on by e-mail in no time at all.  4: Stop multitasking. People aren't made to handle multiple tasks at the same...

  Greenwashing As we were talking about corporate social responsibilities we also came across the responsibility to act environmentally friendly as a company. Big brands realized that customers value the carbon footprint of the products they buy. Consequently they started advertising with their products to be eco friendly to attract customers.  But to say your product is environmentally friendly is one thing but to actually produce your products with reduced or even no emissions or using less plastic is another. Due to companies branding their products eco-friendly, nevertheless they are not, the term 'greenwashing' occurred. A good example is 'Fiji Water' which claims to be even carbon negative and being 'pure nature' to justify that they are charging double the price as their competitors. Fact is that the company itself states that they will not be carbon neutral before 2037. Moreover their water is taken from a Fijian aquifier and bottled in plastic bottles f...

From: https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397  Only 30% of our communication is conveyed orally through language. While it is important to express yourself well and according to the context, non-verbal communication also plays a big role. This is equally true for the business world.  Non-verbal communication affects the success of a presentation, a conversation with a customer, or a job interview. For a manager, it is essential to present oneself well in the above-mentioned situations. This includes an appropriate outfit, good posture, eye contact and a charismatic appearance. But non-verbal communication also includes gestures which can be used to underline or emphasize the message of one's words. When dealing with customers, non-verbal communication helps you to understand the signals your counterpart is sending. Accordingly, you can adjust your speaking pace, volume and posture to engage with your conversation partner. A third major form ...