Emotional Intelligence Explained
February 24, 2023What is Emotional Intelligence? According to Mental Health America, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. There…How to Perfect Speaking in Front of an Audience
May 2, 2022I have always been outgoing and talkative, but it wasn’t always easy speaking in front of a group of people. Whether it was 10 people or 100, the butterflies were…Is your “Why” Compelling? Let Our Journey Inspire Yours
February 7, 2022We all have things that we have done, and we all have some things left undone. Ask yourself the question: “Why have I started and completed certain goals, actions, or…The Team at X5 Reflecting on 2021: Hindsight is 20/20
December 27, 2021X5 MANAGEMENT Leadership Team from left to right: Brent Collingwood, Michelle Clarke, Kris Schinke, Mike Mack and Matt Graff The team at X5 Management continues to expand to meet…Is Your WHY Compelling?
June 25, 2019We all have things that we have done and we all have some things left undone. Ask yourself the question: Why have I started and completed certain goals, actions, or…Weekly Planning – Why it Matters What Next Week Looks Like
March 2, 2019Weekly Planning – Why it Matters What Next Week Looks Like Most companies will pay lip-service to the importance of planning ahead and staying on top of their game, but…Service Above Self
September 10, 2015When was that last time you provided Service above yourself? It was about someone or something else, and you expected nothing in return. I was privileged to be a Rotarian…Inspiring Cultural Innovation 2015
April 1, 2015The first Thursday of each month features a “best of” X5 Management blog. The intent is to showcase and revisit some of our most popular blogs from the past. We…Think Big in Sales!
October 15, 2014It beats the alternative, doesn’t it? I have a great amount of respect for people and organizations who think big! You can’t help but admire the vision and excitement that…Leading the Field – The Creative Business Culture
September 16, 2014Last week Apple released the I-phone 6 and the I-phone 6 plus. Buzz surrounding the keynote address had been building up for weeks and people from around the world tuned…
