by John Stoker | Jan 20, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence
While I was in college, I worked during the summers as a whitewater guide running the rapids in Grand Canyon, Arizona. One of the first things that you learn as a guide is to follow the current of the river downstream. Staying in the current saves your arm if you are...
by John Stoker | Jan 13, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence
Many years ago, I was assigned a business coach as part of my professional development plan. At first I didn’t really think that I needed a coach to help me grow and develop in my career aspirations. Then one day when things were not going particularly well, she...
by John Stoker | Jan 6, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence
During the holidays, my youngest children rigged a booby trap in our Christmas tree, so if Santa Claus touched the tree a little bell would sound the alarm. I was really quite amazed at their ingenuity in an attempt to catch the old elf delivering gifts on Christmas...
by John Stoker | Dec 30, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence
At the beginning of a new year, we often begin new projects and set goals for ourselves. Many times our attempts at improvement are not as successful or don’t deliver the results that we expected. When this happens, it is easy to become discouraged. Many years ago...
by John Stoker | Dec 23, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence
Everyone is challenged at some time or another during the holiday season with spending time with family members or friends who seemingly lack any sense of decorum or civility. That’s why you really only see them once a year or try to avoid them whenever possible the...
