June 12, 2018
4 Ways to Start Learning the Language of Leadership
Learning any language, particularly the Language of Leadership (LOL), is a bit like learning to acquire a new skill. Like any disciple, there is a pro...
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Articles by Chuck Garcia
Writing on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership, from the classroom, the stage, and the mountain.
May 31, 2018
Developing a Mindset of Success
It’s easy to have some fun at the expense of a success mindset. Saturday Night Live has numerous skits that have stood the test of time and become ico...
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May 24, 2018
Want to See Change? Provoke It – Here’s How
Provocation is a force for change that often carries a negative connotation. It’s a term that is often linked to aggressive behavior, or a characteris...
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May 17, 2018
Powerful Messages Use Powerful Words
The language of leading is built on one’s ability to perceive, relate, and communicate—after all, it is a language! What we communicate through our no...
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May 10, 2018
What These Engineers Are Learning is Just as Important for You
So, what are these engineers learning that’s so important? Let’s find out: “Social scientists have recognized that success is strongly influenced by p...
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May 2, 2018
Lead a Horse to Water, Then Persuade It to Drink
Humans are stubborn. However, they can be reasoned with, appealed to, inspired, and persuaded. Perhaps you can’t make that horse drink the water you l...
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May 1, 2018
Deciding On Your Call to Action
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Emotional Intelligence Case Study: Elon Musk of Tesla Inc.
Emotional Intelligence in leadership can be difficult to find. However, when it is found, especially in executive leadership, the cultures of those co...
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April 18, 2018
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills
Unlike a good caramel candy, an inviting bed, or the perfect sweatshirt, “soft” has traditionally been underrated when it comes to desired business sk...
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April 11, 2018
The New LOL
IMHO, ISO, J/K, BRB, LOL … the list goes on and on when it comes to what many “older” generations might consider the “foreign language” of texting. Ho...
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April 5, 2018
Acknowledging Others’ Feelings: A Strength, Not a Weakness
I’ve addressed the topic of emotional intelligence before and will continue to do so. Why? Two reasons: (1) having and being aware of your emotional i...
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Story Form
When you’re up there to tell your story, tell your story in three forms. Awareness: Number one, create awareness of why you’re even there. Conflict: M...
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