Andres Lares is Managing Partner at Shapiro Negotiations Institute and co-author of Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions. Lares' expertise ranges from coaching live negotiations for sports clients including Cleveland Browns, Brooklyn Nets, and more, to developing online content for facilitating programs in real estate, advisory, media, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He is a guest lecturer on the topic of negotiation and influencing at various universities including Ohio University and annually teaches a sports negotiation course at Johns Hopkins University. Lares is a recognized contributor to numerous national media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Selling Power, Sales and Marketing Management, Training Mag, and many more. You can also find him quoted in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, MarketWatch, and Huffington Post.
Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), refers to recognizing, understanding and managing our emotions and those of others. It enables individuals to regulate their feelings constructively, allowing them to adapt to different environments and handle stress more effectively. Retail environments are often high pressure and fast paced, demanding adaptability and resilience from professionals at all...
In the fiercely competitive retail and brand leadership landscape, effectively communicating soft skills is paramount for executives seeking career advancement. While technical expertise and industry knowledge are essential, demonstrating soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence, often plays a significant role in decision-making processes for hiring managers and recruiters. Here are some actionable...