Emotional Intelligence: Can It Be Taught?

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Golnaz Sadri

Emotional intelligence (EI) has generated a great deal of attention in recent years. Many researchers and practitioners feel that EI supersedes other forms of intelligence in determining success or failure in jobs requiring high levels of interaction with others (manage... More »

Credentials for Success: An Evolution in the IT Industry

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Thomas Hoyle

In the professional world, the perception of an individual's value is traditionally influenced by several factors, including his formal education, certifications, and peer respect. As the Internet becomes the primary tool people use to seek information, it is playing an... More »

Mojo for Learning Professionals

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Marshall Goldsmith

I operationally define Mojo as "that positive spirit - toward what we are doing now - that starts on the inside and radiates to the outside." We experience Mojo when we engage in activities that simultaneously provide us with happiness and meaning. Mojo is equally relev... More »

What Affects Earning Potential in Learning and Performance?

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ASTD Staff

First the Good News: Workplace learning and performance professionals are well-educated and well-compensated, with most earning more than the United States' average income of $48,000. But men earn more than women at every level of the profession. The ASTD market researc... More »