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Insights & Thinking
That Reset the System
INSIGHTS FROM INSIDE THE SYSTEM
Observations, patterns, and reflections on how leadership, emotion, and execution actually behave under pressure.
These insights are written for leaders navigating complexity, pressure, and organizational drift.


The Onboarding Hall of Shame - Missing the Critical First Connection
As an EI Strategist working with organizations across industries, I've witnessed a troubling pattern in how companies welcome their new #talent. During my seminars, training and coaching sessions, I conduct surveys asking participants to rate their #onboarding experience from 0 (Hall of Shame) to 10 (Hall of Fame). The results are consistently disappointing, with averages typically ranging from 2.4 to 4.7. For an onboarding process to make an initial positive impact on the

Carlos Raposo
Feb 21, 20253 min read
"It has been my experience that presence is a more powerful catalyst for change than analysis." -Rachel Naomi Remen
In today's rapidly evolving #business landscape, forward-thinking organizations recognize the critical importance of comprehensive corporate #training programs. These initiatives go far beyond traditional business training, encompassing a wide range of skills essential for modern leadership and #management . At the forefront of this evolution is the growing emphasis on Emotional Intelligence Training and Corporate Empathy Training, which have become cornerstones of effec

Carlos Raposo
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Unlocking Peak Performance - The Hidden Role of Executive Function in Workplace Success -
As an Emotional Intelligence Strategist and Executive Leadership Coach, I continue to observe a critical but often overlooked factor in workplace performance: executive function skills. While companies invest heavily in technical training and leadership development, they frequently miss this fundamental aspect of cognitive performance that affects every level of an organization. Executive function (EF) - our brain's management system - ' helps orchestrate what the brain is

Carlos Raposo
Oct 24, 20243 min read


The Hidden Epidemic: Empathy Deficiency in Leadership
In today's fast-paced corporate world, a silent crisis is unfolding - one that's eroding employee #morale, #productivity , and loyalty at an alarming rate. This crisis is the empathy deficiency among #managers and #leaders , a problem so pervasive that it's often mistaken for "business as usual." But make no mistake, this lack of empathy is far from normal, and its consequences are far-reaching. As an Emotional Intelligence (EI) Strategist, one of my primary roles is to i

Carlos Raposo
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Charisma in the Workplace - The Secret Ingredient for Exceptional Leadership
In today's dynamic #business environment, the days of "command and control" leadership are long gone. Modern workplaces require leaders who can inspire, motivate, and create a sense of shared purpose among their teams. This is where charisma becomes an indispensable asset for #managers and executives alike. Charisma, often described as a magnetic personal quality, is the ability to connect with others on an emotional level, inspiring loyalty and motivating high performance.

Carlos Raposo
Sep 25, 20244 min read


How Many Will You Serve From This Bowl?
Grateful gets more results than most realize. Discover the power of enlightened Emotional Intelligence that inspires excellence everywhere in the workplace. These days many companies are trying to find ways to improve their communications climate and head off emotional toxicity. A combination of frustration from the pandemic, fractured social media, rising costs, and office politics often work together to create stressed workers who lash out at others. They either directly or

Carlos Raposo
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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