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This month Amazon is featuring the e-book “Self-Aware” and will be free to download on Kindle at amazon.com/…6/dp/B01LFZR5Z6/ref=mt_kindle Four years ago, I had the opportunity to teach a course to seniors at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business on the topic of Managing Professional Relationships in the Workplace. As I developed the curriculum, I focused on the importance of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills as keys to success in work. Over the past three years, I’ve continued to …

Emotional Intelligence: An Example Emotional intelligence is the best predictor of long-term success in life. Research has shown that emotional intelligence is the key factor in the ability of individuals to get along well in relationships. Generations will see this play out in the span of their lives: emotional intelligence is valued even more than intellectual intelligence and technical skills. Many leaders tend to be competitive, hard-driving people. They have high IQs, but sometimes their emotional intelligence lags far behind.  …

  This week I’d like to feature an excerpt from a new book,  “Ten Marathons” by my friend Doug Schneider. It is a fantastic book for those who love a great life story, told in a humorous yet insightful manner. This book will not only make you feel happy but will help you understand how success depends on facing adversity and then overcoming it. It will entertain and motivate. Whether you’re a marathoner or a couch potato, you will be …

What I’ve Learned Lately From My Students, Class Guests, and Clients: We all consist of multiple parts-of- selves, all of which are struggling to get along. Finding the big “true-self” who is in charge can be hard. At the beginning of a meeting with a client, make an “upfront contract” about what you will be covering and what you will be trying to achieve or decide. To make yourself a better person, get to know people who are not like you. …

One of my greatest joys in my role as an executive coach and as the founder of Leaders Connect Is the opportunity to partner and collaborate with interesting and caring people. Michael Cole has been a wonderful collaborator. To read more about what Mike has done for the Ann Arbor community, click on the link below to read his article from MLive. To learn more about Mike’s specialty, financing innovation, click on the link below to watch the video of …

  This year I’ve had the opportunity to work with an outstanding senior, Buddy Brosky, who is not only a student at the Ross Business School, but also works as the student assistant for the University of Michigan football program. This week for Dr. Rob I would like to feature a piece that Buddy wrote for me as part of an independent study this summer. He interviewed several athletes who are in their senior year about what they would like …