The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence
This year has seen the popularisation of a new topic in Emotional Intelligence, namely that it has a dark side. For example in the 2 January 2014 edition of The Atlantic Adam Grant argues that if Emotional Intelligence is defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions then Adolf Hitler, who spent years practicing his hand gestures and analyzing images of his movements allowed him to become an absolutely spellbinding public speaker, was one of its greatest practitioners. A.....
Read MoreWhat is the difference between BPD and psychopathy?
This question was recently asked on Quora with the following introduction: I came across an article on Huffington post named "10 signs your man is a psychopath" and all the symptoms listed are almost identical to those of describing BPDs.. I was quite sure my ex-husband was a BPD, but after reading the article, I am not sure. So what's the difference that would help me understanding who exactly was he? The Huffington post article by Kiri Blakely listed the following indicators that a person co.....
Read MoreHow Machiavellian are You?
As I have stated in previous blogs one of the greatest strengths of the 7MTf/Humm-Wadsworth is that it incorporates the Hustler as one of its seven components. The Hustler is driven by the desire for material success and is flexible, charming, and potentially ruthless in achieving his or her goals. Niccolo Machiavelli is generally credited as being the first write to promote the doctrine that the end not only justifies the means, but that a person’s actions can only be properly judged throug.....
Read MoreIs Rudd a Corporate Psychopath?
In a recent article in The Australian (21 August) Janet Albrechtsen suggested that Rudd may be a Corporate Psychopath. She ticked off various boxes: Superficial relationships of convenience. Shameless shifts of “core beliefs”. Glib and grandiose statements. Says one thing but acts the opposite. Will undertake deception to achieve their aims. Since then a number of commentators have picked up on this theme and it is almost becoming a meme. The first person to publically .....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
"Put in a sales perspective, I loved your presentation! I got a lot from what you talked about and I will read your book."
Peter Morris, Executive Officer, Lomax Financial Group
Your presentation on 'Lifting your Level of Emotional Intelligence" to 10 CEOs scored an average 8.9 out of 10 for the topic and 8.5 for the presentation which is great. A couple of the attendees gave you a 10 out of 10, and the comments were:
- Great presentation. Very informative.
- Excellent presentation.
- made me think.
Christi Spring CEO Institute. - web www.ceo.com.au.