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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Sep 17, 2024

Leading Authentically from the Inside Out

We’ve all heard it, "Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key ingredient in effective leadership." But this idea is often packaged in surface-level advice. Be empathetic, listen well, control your emotions. While these are essential, they miss a deeper...

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Mindful Leadership: Escape Overwhelm and Lead with Presence Sep 05, 2024

It’s counterintuitive but true, putting down your desires and stress might actually get you what you want. Many people believe that their desires, their goals, and their ambitions are what drive them forward. And while that’s partially true, living in constant attachment to those...

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The Power of Observation: Transforming Your Identity Aug 15, 2024

Imagine stepping back and watching your thoughts, actions, and feelings as if they belonged to someone else. This isn't just a thought experiment, it's a transformative practice that can fundamentally change your life. You are an observer of your own existence, and the key to personal...

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Harness the Power of Thought: Transform Your Life with Mindfulness Jun 20, 2024

Discover how to harness the power of thought for personal transformation. Learn to differentiate thought from experience, understand their impact, and employ strategies to control and shift thought patterns for a fulfilling life.

Our thoughts shape our reality, influencing our feelings and...

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A personal story to share... Apr 01, 2020

Life is exhausting at times.

Especially when we’re dealing with a real global health threat.

Especially when we're dealing with other new things, like... social distancing, "safer at home" orders, homeschooling kids, working virtually, etc.

It’s all hard.

Knowing how to run our mind...

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The Most Useful Skill in Personal Development Feb 17, 2020

 

The latest episode of the Rob Scott Show shares why reality isn’t always what it seems to be.

We discuss why we often have misconceptions around what’s “real,” and why so many of us are lost in our own delusions and fantasies.

Then I share the #1 skill you can...

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The Skill of "Being" Jan 28, 2020

 

High achievers listen up! Episode 28 of The Rob Scott Show is going to help you understand that achievement isn’t actually the key to being fulfilled.

During this episode, Rob and Sarah talk about the difference between skill and strategy. Strategizing and problem solving...

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The 4 Stages of Consciousness Jan 04, 2017

Your mind basically runs everything.

Our minds are what drive how we feel about things.  They control how we make meaning.  They either allow us to focus or not.  And oddly, we don't get an instruction manual on how to run these minds of ours.

So what do we do?

We need to...

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A Bit About Relationships Jun 03, 2007

This post is about being in relationships with others. It describes mistakes we make that end up leaving us hurt and confused. It also describes successful relationships and what we should strive for when we come together.

Often when we enjoy being with others what we're enjoying is the...

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