Byron Stock

Emotional Intelligence Skill-building Can Impact Many Workplace Issues

Not long ago, I was invited to facilitate a professional development network (PDN) session of the Chicago Organizational Development Network. The group, comprised of seasoned consultants from large organizations, gathers with the purpose of sharing information and learning from one another. As is my practice, I designed a highly interactive program. The objective was to identify how... (posted by Byron 3 years 134 days ago.)

Emotional Intelligence - Build a Solid Foundation of Emotional Self-Awareness

Emotional self-awareness is the foundational competency of the Emotional Intelligence (EI) model I have worked with for over a decade. This competency provides a solid base upon which to build and enhance Emotional Intelligence competencies including emotional self-management, emotional self-motivation, empathy and nurturing relationships. Yet many of us go through our day... (posted by Byron 3 years 139 days ago.)

Emotional Intelligence - Critical Factor for Excellent Performance

A colleague, who I haven't heard from in years, requested a copy of my model depicting the various factors affecting people's performance. He described the model as, "Probably the best tool ever for explaining why people do or don't perform as desired." While that model is very effective, I have since learned that it is flawed. It fails to represent the magnitude of the most critical... (posted by Byron 3 years 248 days ago.)