Harvey Deutschendorf

Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, author and speaker. To take the EI Quiz go to theotherkindofsmart.com. His book The Other Kind Of Smart, Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success has been translated into four languages. You can follow him on Twitter @theeiguy.

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How to find an emotionally intelligent mentor

Keep an eye out for these five traits, which tend to signal someone will be a good fit.

New research suggests this is the best way to teach emotional intelligence

Lots of companies want to teach EI to their employees. But determining an effective method is critical

7 ways emotionally intelligent people handle workplace pressure

Stress is inevitable, but these abilities can set you apart when it comes to dealing with interpersonal conflict.

What you should do when you feel unappreciated at work

Take initiative and look for ways to turn things around. Here’s where to start.

Do these 5 things your first week at a new job to make a good impression

The first week at a new job is stressful. Here’s how to make a good impression and learn enough to hit the ground running.

7 ways to gauge emotional intelligence through body language

Be more aware of the messages you are inadvertently conveying, or suss out what others are revealing about themselves by clueing in to these body language signals.

7 ways to use emotional intelligence to beat procrastination

When all else fails, try reframing the way you view your goals to stop your procrastination habit.

5 reasons your organization needs a strong “why”

It’s important to have a compass in a rapidly changing and volatile business landscape.

5 ways your company will be better if you give to charity

Getting your employees involved in giving to a charitable cause can not only do good for your community, it can help strengthen your workplace.

5 reasons empathy is the most important leadership skill

If you want a happier, more productive staff, you might need to be more empathic.

7 Ways to raise your kids to be good at their future jobs (no matter what they do)

It has nothing to do with AI or coding camp, and everything to do with a love of learning and emotional intelligence.

This is why you should hire a military veteran

If you are overlooking veterans, you are missing out on these skills.

4 ways to secretly teach your boss to become more emotionally intelligent

Sometimes it isn’t someone’s fault that they are a bad boss. Here’s how you can manage up.

7 ways to show emotional intelligence in a job interview

It’s one of the top job skills of the future, but how do you convey something intangible like EQ in a job interview?

Six emotionally intelligent habits to make work less lonely

Here’s what managers and ordinary colleagues can do on a daily basis to curb loneliness in the modern workplace.

4 emotionally intelligent HR policies employees may suffer without

When team members face crises in their personal lives, they need to know their employers have their backs–in word and in deed.

5 times having low emotional intelligence can sabotage your career

People who excel at managing interpersonal dynamics are more likely to get promoted. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true.

5 Emotionally Intelligent Habits For Handling Work Frustrations

It’s all about what you do in the moment–and don’t do.

5 Ways Unfamiliar Experiences Sharpen Your Emotional Intelligence

If you can make getting out of your comfort zone a regular habit, you’ll be able to hone a few crucial “soft skills” your success may depend on.

Landed A Last-Minute Job Interview? Avoid Asking These 7 Questions

It’s easy to slip up when you’re stressed and haven’t had time to prepare. Here’s an “anti-checklist” of questions to stay away from.

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What happens when all the tiny satellites we’re shooting into space get hacked?

This just-add-water hand wash lets you stop using so many plastic bottles

This bacon looks like the real thing as it sizzles—but it’s made from fungus

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This app is going to help the NBA find the next Giannis Antetokounmpo

The casual fan’s guide to jumping into TLC’s ridiculous guilty pleasure ’90 Day Fiancé’

21 movies to stream on Netflix for Valentine’s Day, organized by your relationship status

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Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

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