Jan 12, 2007

Podcast # 056 - Emotions in Business

I am so excited about this podcast as I talk with Alex Kjerulf about how to turn emotions at work from something that we ignore and are fear to our advantage. I really loved this discussion as I spend much of my coaching, and consulting time on team motivation and emotional intelligence for leaders.

Here is a link to the books that Alex suggest reading about storytelling and also books featured on previous shows

If you want a great book on how to create happiness at work then check out the e-book that Alex has just published.

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12 Jan 2007 22:37:42 | Pod Casts

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