Toxic leadership damages morale, productivity, and mental well-being. If you’re working for a difficult boss, it’s essential to recognise the signs of toxicity and take control where you can.

In this article, we break down the seven key emotional behaviours of toxic bosses and how Business EQ assessments can help you assess, manage, and improve workplace dynamics - whether for yourself or your organisation.

Sure, he’s the jolly guy delivering presents and spreading cheer, but have you ever considered that Santa Claus might also be a leadership guru?

Beyond the sleigh bells and reindeer, Santa’s mastery of emotional intelligence at work (Business EQ) could make him the ultimate role model for leaders everywhere.

Imagine running an organisation that delivers millions of gifts in 24 hours without a meltdown.

How would you do that? What kind of leader would you need to be?

Let’s take a fun dive into how we know at EBW Global that Santa uses his Business EQ to ensure his success and why research suggests his leadership style is worth more than just cookies and milk.

Over the last 20 years coaches, psychologists HR Professionals, people who have used EBW occupational approach to Emotional Intelligence (Business EQ) are often asked why they use it, as the cornerstone of their development programmes.

Research from Finland published in the research journal PNAS suggests that our ability to be aware of our emotions and context of how we understand ourselves is important to trusting our emotions.

What is the difference between EBW Emotional Intelligence assessments and the MBTI personality questionnaire?