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These articles have been written by Dana Ackley, Ph.D. over the last several years in response to various needs and requests. Many were originally published in the Blue Ridge Business Journal. You are welcome to browse the collection for you own use and enjoyment. If you would like to print the articles for distribution or to quote them in writings of your own,  please be sure to include the attribution at the bottom of each article.

As you read the articles, you may see yourself or your business or professional practice reflected in some of the situations being discussed. If so, and if you are curious to see just what could be done to work out some problems that have defied solutions for you in the past, feel free to call and ask to speak with Dana, or if you prefer, email him. He will be happy to help you explore what might work for you. You will likely be surprised to discover a world of solutions that you may never have imagined.

Dana C. Ackley, Ph.D.

(540) 774-1927

dana.ackley@eqleader.net

 

The comprehensive science based EQ Leader Program builds lasting change in EQ skills that make a dramatic difference in performance.


The Anxiety of Overcoming a Culture Change

The Basics of Coaching

Before You Buy Training
Bucket Power
Building a Team
The Business Benefits of Emotional Intelligence
Business Teams: What and When?
A Career in Danger
CEO Pressures
The Conversation: Rediscovering Your Personal Passion
Culture: The Personality of a Company
Does Coaching Pay?
Don't Turn Employees into Adolescents
Downsizing: Dangerous Thinking
Emotional Intelligence: Today's Constrained Resource
The Emotionally Intelligent CEO
Emotional Management
Emotions as Business Data
Family Filters
Five Dangerous Beliefs
The Heart of Problem Solving
How to Interview a Company
Influential Relationships
Know When to Fold 'Em: The Dollar Auction
Leaders Challenge Dangerous Beliefs
Leadership Talent Management
Learning to Use Your Psychological Equipment
Management by Optimism
Performance Appraisals: Part I
Performance Appraisals: Part II
Performance Appraisals: Part III
Pitfalls of 360 Degree Feedback
Politics as Management
Recruiting Winners
Relationships Part I: Relationships Create Profitability
Relationships Part II: Employee Relationships and Profitability
Relationships Part III: Strategic Alliances Require EQ
Resonance: Emotional Leadership
Six Leadership Styles: Selecting the Right Leader
What Workers Want
Where Does Behavior Come From?