As social creatures, humans develop thousands of relationships in our lifetime. Many psychiatrists and psychologists believe that these relationships with friends, family, co-workers, significant others, and more, define who we are and how we act.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is “the ability to manage one’s own emotions and perceive others’ feeling.” While many people put a great value on a high intellectual intelligence (IQ), the importance of emotional intelligence is being more widely supported. In fact, Daniel Goleman, the leading research specialist on EQ has found that EQ is just as important to career success as IQ. According to the University of Consulting Alliance, Goleman found 67% of all abilities associated with professional success are related to EI.

Updated Jan. 4, 2022

Clinical research doesn’t just take place in laboratories; it takes place in hospitals, ambulances, and clinics across the country. Clinical researchers explore the safety and efficacy of new treatments, devices, and diagnostic tools, helping to improve patient care. Each study adds new knowledge to the healthcare field, and studies constantly change as this knowledge is added and new treatments are created.

Diana Cutaia co-teaches in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces) on the module Compliance:  Research, Interpretation, and Overview of Statutes, Regulations, and Policies.

Updated April 10, 2023

Those looking to motivate their workplace teams, instill confidence, and increase productivity often find that the missing ingredient is a culture of trust among their employees. Without trust in the workplace, workers are simply doing a job with little emotional investment rather than being a complete team with different parts working together for the organization's greater good.  

Here, we look at establishing trust in the workplace by demonstrating and incorporating these six pillars into your workplace culture.

Originally published in Connie Ratti’s April 2017 newsletter. Connie is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® Trainer and Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist and instructor of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care.

While most people might think of a young, ambitious, risk-taker when referring to an entrepreneur, the truth is that a growing number of people over the age of 50 are starting their own businesses. According to a recent study by National Trends, those ages 55 to 64 have a higher rate of new entrepreneurial activity than the 20-34 age group. These “encore entrepreneurs” are putting the skills and talents they’ve acquired over their lifetime to start a new challenge. Encore entrepreneurship allows older individuals many of whom have been downsized, to pursue alternative ways to make money, to start the business they have always wanted of simply to start something whereby they can leave a legacy..

Brad Fortier teaches in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces) in the module on Familial Status. 

Presenting under any circumstances can be a stressful experience, but even more so when presenting your business case. When you have a business case to share, it’s often something you’re passionate about and the culmination of a lot of hard work. When the stakes are high, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about presenting, but there are many things you can so beforehand to ensure it goes smoothly. Here are 6 ways to increase your confidence when presenting your business case:

Sarah Tillery co-teaches in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces) on the module Compliance:  Research, Interpretation, and Overview of Statutes, Regulations, and Policies.