Majority of US Private Companies Have Identified Workforce Skill Gaps

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(From PRNewswire) -- With their renewed optimism about the economy and intention to focus on strategic growth over the next 12 months, US private-company CEOs are making talent management a top priority. The majority (51%) of Trendsetter chief executives say that they n... More »

New Leadership IQ Research Paper Asks, Are SMART Goals Dumb?

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(From PRWEB) -- A new study just released by Leadership IQ, a leadership development and research company, reveals startling contradictions to the goal-setting status quo. The company studied 4,182 workers from 397 organizations to see what kind of goal-setting processe... More »

Research: Emotional Intelligence Promotes Positive Business Performance

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Highlands Ranch, Colo. (PRWEB) June 3, 2009 -- Research indicates a strong relationship between business performance and emotional intelligence. In recent years, interest in emotional intelligence has grown as research shows impact on a variety of business measures, inc... More »