 been a huge increase in evidence that emotional intelligence is an important factor in leadership. Numerous studies have shown a positive relationship between emotionally intelligent leadership and employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. As organizations become more aware of this, they are looking for ways to recruit and promote from within people that are strong in emotional intelligence. Here are five factors that are crucial for emotionally intelligent leadership.
There is no question that conferences, expos and trade shows are effective for multiple reasons, as they gather various industries together in one location, for a number of days. What if you could make those few days even more effective by starting months before the event starts, and never really have it end? Shows are all about community, and social media provides a great way to keep in touch before, during and even after the show. Between the show, exhibitors, attendees and their community networks, and people who cannot attend but are still interested, the number of contacts is huge.
We all talk about the importance of first impressions in dating and love. We even talk about first impressions in the hiring process. Less talked about is the significance of first impressions with members, customers, guests or attendees.
Bureaucratic organizations limit autonomy through elaborate processes and procedures and are not set up to empower employees to come up with strategic solutions, make decisions and carry a project from concept to execution. The good news is that to shift from command-and-control to co-development and from passivity to engagement can be achieved through very small steps.
Money now or money later?
Too often, leaders agonize over the budgeting process: Where do you spend it? Should it be on communications or on training? Should it be on people or technology? Inside the organization or to partners? While these may all be good questions, consider reframing the question — especially when it comes to the question of growth. Do you want money now or money later? Here's a look at the difference.
The rumors of a potential move for Chivas USA are back.
While promoting the second edition of the "ChivaClasico" between Chivas USA and the parent club Chivas de Guadalajara, the Communications Manager of Chivas USA admitted to the Mexican media that plans are in the works to construct a new stadium specifically for the club.
These comments come amid speculation that the ChivaClasico friendly at Petco Park in San Diego on Sept 14th could be the first step in a move away from the Home Depot Center.
Chivas USA has shared the Home Depot Center with the Los Angeles Galaxy since the club's inception in 2004.
Excited that Chivas USA may get their own stadium? Would you prefer if they stay at the Home Depot Center?
San Diego is mostly Mexican/Latino/Hispanic you can name it any thing you want as long as you advertise in Spanish the fans will come.
Maybe the team could move to Fullerton. Problem though is that Titan Stadium needs to be remodeled. Also, where would the team have practice? I attended CSUF and most of the land is already used on classrooms, parking, and physical education classes. Santa Ana would work if the current stadium got demolished and a new stadium built. The stadium in Huntington Park would be ok but no luxury suites. The inland counties have land, yet horrible traffic problems. The traffic problem would have to be considered and roads expanded. No easy fix exists and a move to Las Vegas could happen.

For me, given that I occasionally speak with a certain member of the ownership for Chivas USA, all I can say is that we’ll be in Carson for a while. Perhaps 1-2 seasons more.
The new stadium will NOT be in San Diego. It might be in OC, but not in East LA. (my home).
As far as re-branding, I think we all agree that the Chivas brand does not work in the MLS. We don’t need to burn crosses or wear white hoods to prove that point. It was ill-conceived in 2005 and were are still feeling the residual effects of that poor decision-making.
For the record, the Chivas USA has cost us fans more than any of you will ever know. 
Dantheblue, thanks for speaking your mind again. I hate your team, but I wholeheartedly respect your opinion.
1) How does a sport not having the same “popularity or fan base” make my argument invalid? MLB, NBA, and NHL all have vastly different popularities and fan bases (seriously how can you compare MLBs popularity of 40,000 fans for 81 home games vs 16,000 for 41 in NHL). This is about creating a distinguishable difference in where the fan base is being pulled from. It’s not much different than the argument saying move to San Diego because you can pull from a different fan base. I’m just saying that they don’t need to move that far, there are plenty of people in LA like me who don’t want to travel to Carson and thus limit the number of games they attend.
2) Of course not, that has nothing to do with what I’m saying. If you really are concerned about it though, it’s quite obvious and similar to the Lakers/Clippers. One team was there first. That same team also has been the better team and has the most playoff games/championships. Contrast that to the Dodgers/Angels. Dodgers were there first and have been more successful, but the Angels moved to a entirely different area of LA and have their own segment of dedicated fans.
San Diego needs a team.  Come MLS put a team down here!!
Ezra, the problem with your reasoning is that 1) you’re comparing teams in MLB, NBA and NHL to teams in MLS, which doesn’t have the same popularity or fan base 2) you’re not addressing the attendance discrepancies between the Galaxy and Chivas USA, discrepancies that began long before Beckham got here.
I think New York is the only area that could support two MLS teams, provided one is in NYC itself. The area is more ethnically diverse, so trying to pander to one ethnic group won’t work.Pilots have unique mental and physical demands that are critical for their safety-sensitive roles in ensuring safety and passenger comfort. This course focuses on the need for awareness and understanding of these demands as well as the responsibility to ensure compliance from both a regulatory and ethical standpoint. The physiological component focuses on general health with emphasis on altitude physiology, vision, hearing, medications, and fitness. The psychological component emphasizes aeronautical decision-making (ADM), risk management, sleep, and fatigue. Both are integrated into a discussion of the FAA medical certification process and pilot duties and responsibilities of compliance. The student is required to select an aviation accident or incident and lead a class discussion that applies these concepts to a specific actual event.Leon County plays an active role in the local food community in many ways, such as hosting the 2015 “Food for Us” Sustainable Communities Summit to foster communication and collaboration in the food movement, partnering with the City of Tallahassee and Sustainable Tallahassee for the “Year of Good Food” programming, and sponsoring the New Leaf Farm Tour!
Why does food factor into sustainability?
Everyone needs to eat, and like anything in life, there are always ways to do it more sustainably. Eating local strengthens the entire community, not just the food system. There are environmental, economic, health and equity concerns inherent in the food we eat, and the closer to home food originates, the easier it is to know how sustainable it is. In a local food system, farmers and small businesses are more invested in and can be held accountable for their impact on the community. Therefore, they are more likely to use practices that protect the environment. Farmers follow agricultural justice standards by providing fair labor conditions for workers. Plus the produce is fresher and more nutritious. So why not spend money within in the community?
A typical carrot travels 1,838 miles to reach the dinner table – from the farm where it was grown, to a processing plant, often to another plant for packaging, to the grocery store, and finally home to the dinner table.
No matter the space; there is a way to grow food at home. Whether it’s in a backyard, container or windowsill garden, Leon County has resources to help. The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System offers a Seed Library program that gives cardholders access to a variety of free seeds each season. The Leon County Cooperative Extension is available to answer any gardening questions, and hosts a number of workshops for gardeners of all skill levels.
Why do strawberries always taste better in the warmer months? Because strawberries are in season in spring and early summer. Eating seasonal produce means there’s less travel time between the farm and your plate, and less fossil fuels used in the process. The Red Hills Small Farm Alliance and Full Earth Farm created a helpful guide to eating seasonally.
Community gardens offer the opportunity to grow food and socialize, while providing benefit to the community at the same time. Whether it’s support through the first growing season or a place to swap best practices with a neighbor, a garden has something to offer everyone. As an added bonus, community gardens help clean the air, and raise the property value of surrounding neighborhoods. For more information, visit the Community Garden page.
Through Community Supported Agriculture programs, buying a share in a farm means getting a bag of farm fresh produce every week for the whole season. Read more about CSA on Local Harvest.
There are multiple opportunities to buy farm fresh produce and local goods in Leon County, including the option to visit a farmer’s market online!
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