by Dr. Michael Abelson | Nov 15, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence Certification
“I am not angry” screams the boss at a staff member. “I don’t care what my best friend said about me on Facebook,” says the teary-eyed high schooler. “It’s no big deal she prefers him over me. I didn’t like her that much anyway,” says the hurt...
by Dr. Michael Abelson | Nov 15, 2023 | Celebrity Profiles
Whether it’s lunch with Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Kate Hudson’s “challenge” in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” or in the “Dallas Buyers Club,” where he won an Academy Award, Matthew McConaughey is a very interesting and likeable guy. But, what...
by Dr. Michael Abelson | Nov 15, 2023 | DISC, Engagement, Turnover, Using Assessment Reports
Staff turnover is expensive! A common “rule of thumb estimate” suggests it cost 25% to 200% of a leaving staff’s annual compensation each time someone leaves. For example, an inexpensive staff person may receive a salary of $40,000 a year. Add an...
by Dr. Michael Abelson | Nov 6, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence Certification
Your manager has this “explosive” personality. They have no problem at all blaming others when things go wrong. Maybe it’s not your manager. Maybe it’s your spouse or a friend. In some cases, it may even be you. None of us is...
by Dr. Michael Abelson | Nov 6, 2023 | Interviewing & Hiring, Onboarding
Part 1: Rule For Pre-Interview Effectiveness On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rank your success hiring staff? Be honest now. Most people believe they can interview well. After all, you talk with someone, you listen to what they say, you determine if they have...
