Hugh Curley

Emotional Intelligence: EI vs. EQ vs. IQ In the early 1900s people searching for a predictor of success settled on Intelligence Quotient or IQ. It seemed reasonable that more intelligence would: 1) open doors such as advanced education required for certain high prestige careers and 2) provide a means to figure out the secrets of [...]

Business and Personal Development: Setting Goals December 16, 2009 by hcurley To achieve your goals you must first set the proper goals. If you have set goals or objectives in the past, only to have them slip away unachieved, please continue reading this. Of course our goals must be S.M.A.R.T. for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic [...]

What is the difference between a leader and a manager? My dictionary gives a definition of leader as “one that leads or guides.” It then defines leads as “To show the way” and “To guide or direct in a course.” The same dictionary defines manager as “one who handles, control, or directs.” As I study [...]

How does a leader lead? The best definition of a leader, in my opinion, is a person who has a vision and can communicate that vision to organize followers to help him or her reach that vision. To be a leader, you must: 1) have someplace to go (your vision), 2) have followers, and 3) [...]

Acorn to Oak Tree When I was in sixth grade, I found an acorn while walking home from school. I planted it in a small can and took care of it. I ensured it had just the right amount of water and sunlight. When it outgrew its small can, I transplanted it to a larger [...]