http://www.thefragilemind.net Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:39:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, once commented that African American contributions "were overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them." To overcome this challenge, he founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2010/02/do-we-still-need-black-history-month/ Commit to increasing your EQ. Before you could hope to make some improvements, you must make a sincere commitment.  Develop a plan and devote proper time and resources to making it happen. Determine your strengths and areas for development. Learn about EI at www.eiconsortium.org.  Ask people in your circles to give ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2010/01/12-steps-to-an-emotionally-intelligent-2010/ As I work through my follow-up book to The Fragile Mind, I am reminded how much writing that book impacted my life.  I have been fortunate enough to sell a few copies and win a couple of national awards, but that is just icing on the cake.  The real benefit ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/11/what-is-your-story-why-you-should-write-a-book/ “Have you ever killed someone?” “Don’t you worry about her dying?” Unfortunately, many military personnel and their families frequently encounter these questions at work, at school, and in the grocery store. While so many aspects of emotional intelligence would be helpful in interacting with military families, empathy rises to the top of the ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/10/supporting-military-families-the-emotionally-intelligent-way/ The Boston Red Sox were down 0-3 in the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. They had been pummeled 19-8 in Game 3. The Sox tied game 4 in the ninth inning and went on to win in extra innings.  Their momentum carried them to wins ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/09/momentum-taking-charge-of-your-personal-and-professional-success/ Watching the healthcare debate play out in living rooms, around workplace water coolers, and in town hall meetings across America, reminds me of how little we really listen to each other. It is as if the facts don’t matter. People say what they were going to say despite what others ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/09/are-you-really-listening/ The arena is filled to capacity. There is 1 second left on the clock. Your team is 2 points down. You have just gotten fouled while attempting a 3-point shot, which means you now have the opportunity to make three straight free-throws to win the game. The opposing fans are ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/07/the-emotionally-intelligent-athlete-formula-for-success-on-and-off-the-field/ Cultural emotional intelligence is merely using emotional intelligence to think about issues of culture. Too often these discussions are avoided, or ineffective because of the emotional baggage people bring to them. Clearly, emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and regulate my own emotions while understanding and adjusting to the emotions ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/06/cultural-emotional-intelligence-deeper-than-skin/ If you travel a great deal, undoubtedly you have flown in one of those small planes with one seat on either side of a narrow aisle. If you are over 6’0 you have to duck just to get to your seat. Don’t dare try fitting into the restroom. Aside from ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/05/are-you-an-effective-flight-attendant/ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of adults and 16 percent of children in the US are obese. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults have doubled and rates for children have tripled. They numbers are alarming, particularly in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee ... http://www.thefragilemind.net/2009/04/eating-green-is-going-green-how-a-healthy-lifestyle-is-good-for-the-environment/