Learning: The Magic of Making Training FUN

The answer is EQ. When you bring intelligence to your emotion, it is known as Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence is often rated as the single most important differentiator for success in a highly competitive world. It is far more important than IQ - intelligence quotient. More importantly, EQ can be learned. We from the SMR Group had the honour of having dinner with the Honourable Secretary of Energy from the Philippines. To him, the entire day was a compact day. He said that with a smile. Speaking at several high profile events and meeting top diplomats had not put him under pressure. The sense of humour, he displayed was infectious. I loved his lines when he remarked in jest – “if you can’t dazzle them with your brilliance. Then baffle them with bullshit.” Laughter is indeed a great influencing tool. I relate this as I have had a packed day and have another packed few days. I am just about to collapse into bed late at night – past 130 am. Just imagine how well you...

Rainbow Creators What do you do when a friend feeds you negative information? Do you respond defensively? Do you accept that as a fact? Do you filter the facts from the criticism and do what is neccessay for your growth? Today was an incredible day. I had a friend who fed me a lot of information that was negative. I paused - took the criticism - tried not to be defensive; never for a moment did I let that jostle my sense of cool. I figured it was a perception - I needed to understand that better. Nevertheless, I did not forget the point I made in my book Creating Your Own Rainbow that all of us need to - Recognise We can make a Difference.