Four Things the Western World can Learn from the East About Emotional Intelligence

Carol | Around The World | Tuesday, 23 September 2003

Even though most businesses and industries tend to prize analytical and problem-solving skills, there is an aptitude that also affects productivity and ultimately the bottom line: emotional intelligence. (more…)

Learning to Be “Successfully Intelligent”

Carol | Advice For Parents, Carol On Education | Tuesday, 09 September 2003

I am fascinated by what makes people learn as well as the connection between learning and motivation. A few years ago, Yale psychologist, Robert Sternberg, wrote a book called Successful Intelligence. The basic premise of the book is that to be successful in life, you need three types of intelligences: analytical, creative, and practical. (more…)