Quickfires by Learner Mobile

Cultivating an effective organizational culture is a complex and intricate task. It involves balancing elements that at first glance, may seem contradictory - love and accountability. In this podcast…

I want to express our gratitude to all our listeners.  August,  the "check yourself before you wreck yourself" month, is a great time to reach into the Quickfires vault. 

Whether you're a long-time li…

If you're striving to lead a perfectly balanced life, this may not be the podcast you want… but it may be the podcast you need.   In this thought-provoking episode, Sheryl and Mike challenge conventi…

Developing grit can help us pursue personal and professional goals despite what the universe may throw our way.  In the second part of our podcast series on Leading with Grit,  Sheryl and Mike discus…

Individuals with grit are better at overcoming obstacles and sticking to their goals than those who lack perseverance and passion.  In part 1 of our two-part series dedicated to leading with grit, Sh…

When you focus on your customers – internal and external – you understand what they really need and how it connects to how you can best support them.  Sheryl and Mike discuss an approach that will he…

The connect component of the EI model represents how we interact with others, and it comes into play every time we engage with others.  Basically, it’s our emotional intelligence in action. It’s the …

Becoming the next Sherlock Holmes of EI means you’ll have to be pretty good at picking up on subtle and not-so-subtle clues of others.   Being effective at detecting means:

• You can accurately identify…

Having an accurate understanding of yourself is the first step in becoming emotionally intelligent.  Being effective at reflecting means:

• You can accurately identify, understand and trust your emotion…

Regardless of our intellect, if we’re unaware of our behavior and lack the social prowess to bond with colleagues, we will inevitably experience setbacks. Being emotionally intelligent involves ident…

The overall success of any initiative depends on how well you, the Change Leader, paves the way and navigates the wide range of emotions and behaviors during each phase of the change process.  In our…

Does the idea of change make you cringe just a little? Don’t worry, that’s totally normal. To many, change is a process shrouded in mystery and cloaked with uncertainty and disruption. In part one of…

Quickfires by Learner Mobile provides skills, best practices, and stories targeted for leaders of learners.  Thought leaders Sheryl Porter and Mike Thompson share their experience supporting the lear…