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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Measuring Communication Intelligence On The Job
Communication Intelligence, or CQ, moves communication away from being a vague soft skill to becoming a specific performance currency that can be learned, applied, and measured. Communication impacts nearly every outcome in our places of work. Communication Intelligence, or CQ, is quantifying these critical interactions, turning communication into a meaningful and measurable competence. CQ moves communication away from being a vague soft skill to becoming a specific performance currency that can be learned, applied, and measured. CQ brings together emotional mastery, language strategy, non-verbal nuance, and situational awareness into one integrated system. CQ enables individuals to SpeakFluence™, which is speaking with influence and leading with clarity, authority, and heart. By allowing individuals to dial down anxiety, modulate tone, and enunciate clearly on the fly, CQ transforms communication into an intentional, learnable skill set. Communication is more than a natural talent; it is an attainable methodology. In contrast to qualitative soft skills, which are difficult to measure, CQ is a measurable competency. Leading firms now incorporate CQ into leadership development programs and performance assessments, taking it as seriously as hard skills like data analysis or project management. It is quickly becoming a measure of leadership potential, client trust, and team performance. That said, the question remains: how do organizations quantify something so context-specific? The answer lies in formal CQ testing, presence profiles, real-time simulation feedback, and progress tracking over time. Here are five tools to implement CQ in your company: The journey to developing CQ begins with intentional self-awareness—an honest, structured evaluation of how individuals communicate across varied contexts. Communication is not static; our confidence and effectiveness can fluctuate depending on the setting (personal vs. professional), audience size (one-on-one vs. large group), relational dynamics (peer vs. superior), and tone (conflict vs. collaboration). Rather than yielding a global measure of "confidence," these instruments map communication behaviors across social, hierarchical, and emotional terrains. Understanding how others view us is vital for CQ growth. Most frequently, a person's self-perception will not be an accurate reflection of their communication competence. External feedback mechanisms provide this necessary external perspective. Methods vary from looking at past performance reviews or analyzing conflict or unsuccessful professional encounters, like interviews, negotiations, pitches, or meetings, in which desired outcomes were not achieved. Looking for and tracking specific communication behaviors provides concrete evidence of improvement. Applying CQ tools to video-recorded baseline speeches, for example, allows individuals and trainers to observe improvement over time through video comparisons. Although not measuring the skill directly, the positive outcomes in the workplace can be indirect indicators of successful CQ development. The sources refer to examples such as achieving happy customers and higher revenue as natural by-products of communication transformation. Underlying all development and measurement activity is the growth mindset for communication, which is the belief that communication ability is not a trait but one that can be learned and strengthened. Measurement helps to make this growth tangible and real. Clearly stated and measurable objectives are the foundation for effective development and measurement. Evaluating CQ in work environments requires an intricate play of self-inspection tools, seeking and applying external feedback, monitoring and observing changes in behavior, setting and checking measurable goals, and linking these enhancements to desirable organizational outcomes. This journey, fueled by a communication growth mindset and consistent application, aids in the development of individuals and facilitates a stronger ethos of communication in the workplace.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
GOP Lawmaker Says Trump Should Get A 3rd Term To 'Reset' The Courts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A House Republican lawmaker renewed his calls on Thursday for President Donald Trump to serve a third term in office so he can "reset" the courts. The Context Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee has repeatedly pushed for Trump to serve for three terms as president, which is prohibited by the Constitution. Ogles made headlines in January when he proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow presidents to serve three terms in office, provided they haven't already served out two consecutive terms. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., arrives to the U.S. Capitol before the House passed the budget resolution on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., arrives to the U.S. Capitol before the House passed the budget resolution on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images What To Know Ogles on Thursday told Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo that Trump should get to serve another term after his current term ends so he can combat what Ogles described as "judicial overreach." He was referring to a Wednesday ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade blocking the sweeping global tariffs that the president first announced on April 2, which he dubbed "liberation day." In a unanimous ruling, the court's three-judge panel said Trump does not have "unbounded authority" to impose the tariffs under an emergency-powers law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA). "Enough is enough," Ogles told Bartiromo on Thursday, adding that global leaders "want a deal with the United States" and "understand that they're better off when they have a deal with us than to have these woke activist judges." One of the judges on the panel is a Trump appointee. The other two were appointed by President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama. "We've seen it all across the spectrum: in the civil, the criminal and, of course, in these international courts," Ogles said, referring to the Court of International Trade, which is a federal court. "And so I think it's great that Trump is pushing back and fighting back," the Tennessee Republican added. "And quite frankly, I'd love for Trump to have a third term so we can reset these courts and actually have folks who follow the law and the Constitution versus their ideological positions." The trade court's tariff ruling was the third major legal setback Trump suffered in one day. Earlier Wednesday, a judge blocked the administration from deporting Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil. Another judge said the White House must reinstate Biden-era programs that allowed migrants with "parole" status to seek work permits and immigration relief in the U.S. What People Are Saying Responding to Wednesday's ruling on Trump's tariffs, a White House spokesperson told Newsweek: "These deficits have created a national emergency that has decimated American communities, left our workers behind, and weakened our defense industrial base – facts that the court did not dispute." They added: "It is not for unelected judges to decide how to properly address a national emergency. President Trump pledged to put America First, and the Administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to address this crisis and restore American Greatness." Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig said on CNN: "This is a fully legitimate federal court. I should note, this is a 3-0 opinion. The three judges on this court were appointed by President Reagan, President Obama and President Trump, so I don't know where they're getting this coup language from ... This is a huge setback for the Trump administration. As big a deal as the tariffs were, this is as big a deal in the opposite direction. It essentially pauses, for now, rules illegal and unconstitutional almost all of the tariffs that have been put in place." What Happens Next Global markets rallied on Thursday morning in response to the trade court's decision. The Trump administration has appealed the ruling and said it could ask the Supreme Court as soon as Friday to step in and halt the trade court's ruling. If Wednesday's ruling is upheld, the Trump administration could be forced to refund billions of dollars already paid in import duties. In the meantime, the following tariffs have been put on pause: The 10 percent global tariffs Trump announced on April 2 targeted nearly every U.S. trading partner. The 25 percent tariffs Trump imposed on a slew of Canadian and Mexican imports. The 20 percent tariffs Trump levied against most imports from China. Trump's tariffs on aluminum, steel and automobile products are still in effect because he did not invoke the IEEPA to impose the duties.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
AOC Mocked By Trump's Border Czar After Democratic Lawmaker Was Charged
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, mocked Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday in connection to the criminal charges one of Ocasio-Cortez's Democratic colleagues is facing. Ocasio-Cortez recently said there would be a "problem" if the Trump administration arrested any of her coworkers, to which Homan responded: "I'm waiting on the consequences." The Context New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver was criminally charged in connection to a scuffle that broke out this month when she, two other House Democrats and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Newark, New Jersey. Two days later, Ocasio-Cortez posted a video on Instagram saying the Trump administration would face a "problem" if its officials arrested any of the House Democrats who were at the facility. McIver, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman and Representative Rob Menendez have said they were at Delaney Hall detention center to perform their congressional oversight duties. Alina Habba, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced criminal charges against McIver on May 19; the New Jersey Democrat is accused of attacking ICE agents, an allegation she has vehemently denied. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attends the House Energy and Commerce markup of the FY2025 budget resolution in Rayburn building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attends the House Energy and Commerce markup of the FY2025 budget resolution in Rayburn building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images) What To Know Homan mocked Ocasio-Cortez in connection to McIver's charges during an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Wednesday. "Well, remember just a couple of weeks ago, AOC went on social media saying if we put a finger on any of her coworkers—congresspeople—that were at our Newark facility, there'd be consequences," Homan said, referring to Ocasio-Cortez by her popular nickname. "Well, guess what? We did it. I'm waiting on the consequences." Ocasio-Cortez accused Homan and other top Trump administration officials of violating the law in her video. "If anyone's breaking the law in this situation, it's not members of Congress, it's the Department of Homeland Security," the New York Democrat said. "It's people like Tom Homan and [Homeland Security] Secretary Kristi Noem." Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most progressive members of the House of Representatives, who the White House recently described as the "leader" of the Democratic Party, went on to accuse the Department of Homeland Security of employing "public intimidation" tactics to silence critics. "You lay a finger on someone, on Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman ... or any of the representatives that were there, you lay a finger on them, we are going to have a problem," Ocasio-Cortez said in the Instagram video. "Because the people who are breaking the law are the people not abiding by it." Ocasio-Cortez posted the video after DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin suggested that Coleman, Menenedez and McIver could be arrested over the Delaney Hall visit. A little over a week after the video was posted, Habba announced the charges against McIver. Ocasio-Cortez has gone on a tear against the Trump administration since President Donald Trump took office in January. Earlier Wednesday, she renewed her longtime call to "abolish ICE," saying in a fundraising email that ICE, "an agency that was just formed in 2003 during the Patriot Act era, is a rogue agency that should not exist." The White House attacked Ocasio-Cortez over the email, slamming "the Democrat Party leader" for demanding the agency be dismantled. Ocasio-Cortez's call to abolish ICE comes after the agency recently surpassed Border Patrol in arrests amid Trump's pressure to ramp up deportations. The administration is also embroiled in court battles across the country challenging Trump's authority to deport migrants without due process—many of whom have not been convicted of crimes—and terminate the legal status of international students who protest the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which has killed tens of thousands of civilians. What Happens Next McIver said she intends to fight the charges against her in court. Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina also recently filed a resolution to expel McIver from Congress, which the New Jersey Democrat later mocked on social media. This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie model raves about ‘best' Perth attractions for kids
Jesinta Franklin has revealed some of her favourite spots around Perth to take her young children while on holiday. The 33-year-old visited some of the city's hotspots while on a trip to the west coast for a fashion event at Claremont Quarter last week. Top of her list of favourite places to take five-year-old Tullulah and four-year-old Rocky was the playground at Wellington Square in East Perth. Featuring a bright wattle flower, the playground — one of Perth's biggest — also has a skate park, parkour activities, a pump track, waterplay, climbing towers and picnic and BBQ facilities. Franklin gave it a score of 10 out of 10. Jesinta Franklin loves WA's playgrounds. Credit: Supplied 'This was Wellington Square. If you're travelling with kids — put it on your list,' she shared on Instagram, along with photos of the park. The family also checked out Scitech, with the science museum a hit with young minds. 'Scitech Perth was also great,' Franklin said. 'The kids loved all the interactive stations, and the puppet show was a highlight.' Jesinta Franklin said Scitech was a hit with her children. Credit: Supplied The stylish influencer enjoyed an evening of style, conversation and front-row fashion at CQ last Thursday. The event featured talks from Franklin herself, Aussie stylist Elliot Garnaut and Perth-born celebrity make-up artist Michael Brown. There was also a live runway show featuring new-season collections from CQ's retailers. Franklin's trip to WA was made even more memorable when the famous sporting family visited Sydney Swans and Hawthorn legend Buddy Franklin's hometown of Dowerin. 'I said to (Buddy), I was, like, I could live in Dowerin,' she told PerthNow. 'There's just something so magical about small towns. I really love that rural, quiet, slow life. 'It was just really beautiful, the long dirt roads and the big gums on the side of the road, the sunsets were so beautiful there.'
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Lindsey Graham Wants to Make Sure Trump's Qatar Plane Deal 'Is Kosher'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is calling for a closer look into reports that President Donald Trump may accept a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar. "Air Force One is the symbol of America," Senator Graham told reporters Monday. "When it lands or flies, it is America flying or landing, and I want to make sure this whole thing is kosher. Time will tell." Newsweek reached out to Senator Graham's office for further comment Monday afternoon via email. Why It Matters Qatar's offer of a $400 million aircraft to the President of the United States has prompted backlash across the political spectrum. Critics have raised alarms over a foreign government providing such an extravagant gift, especially one from a regime that has faced criticism for its human rights record and relationships with controversial entities in the Middle East. Some conservative commentators have framed the situation as a potential influence-buying tactic by Qatar. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks with reporters after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks with reporters after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images What To Know The proposed aircraft, which would be used in place of Air Force One, reportedly includes a gold-plated interior and advanced communications systems. The jet, which had originally been customized for the emir but remained unused, was repurposed for U.S. presidential use in what Qatar said was a gesture of international cooperation. Multiple reports state that when Trump leaves office, the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet will be transferred to his own presidential library foundation, creating the potential for his continued personal use. Trump has said he does not plan to use it. The president is facing increasing scrutiny over the gift, including furious backlash from Democrats, but also questions from Republicans and his own MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters. Graham said on Monday he wants to ensure the arrangement meets all legal standards and avoids potential conflicts, emphasizing the need to ensure the deal "is kosher." Laura Loomer, one of Trump's staunchest allies, told Politico the announcement was "concerning." "If the initial reports are factual, I think it's concerning. Qatar is not our friend," she said. Trump has dismissed concerns over the plane, calling critics "losers" and framing the jet as a future replacement for aging Air Force One aircraft. During a Monday White House event, Trump told reporters, "I mean, I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'" Trump said. "But I thought it was a great gesture." Ali Al-Ansari, Qatar's Media Attaché to the U.S., told Newsweek on Sunday that the gift reports are "inaccurate" and said that the move is currently under review by both country's legal departments. The aircraft remains parked in Basel, Switzerland, where it was being retrofitted. U.S. officials have not confirmed whether the jet will be incorporated into the existing presidential fleet. Is It Legal? White House lawyers and the Department of Justice have reportedly advised the Trump administration that the deal is legal. However, critics and ethics experts warn that the unprecedented foreign gift amounts to foreign influence and may require congressional approval under the Emoluments Clause. Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, a progressive consumer rights advocacy group, said in a statement to Newsweek that the move was "blatantly unconstitutional." "A textbook violation of the emoluments clause," he said. "The concern with foreign gifts is that they can sway a president's policy and predilections—and there's little doubt that Qatar wants to gift Trump a 'palace in the sky' for exactly that in a presidency defined by grift, this move is shocking. It makes clear that US foreign policy under Donald Trump is up for sale." House Democrats are already calling for an ethics probe into the matter, citing potential violations of federal ethics laws. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump responded to criticism on Truth Social: "So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane. Anybody can do that! The Dems are World Class Losers!!! MAGA." Democratic California Senator Adam Schiff, on X: "The president considers it a great imposition to ride on Air Force One. Poor thing. It lacks the amenities of an 'air palace.' He says he'd be 'stupid' to turn it down, which is how he views abiding by the Constitution." Democratic Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, on X: "Whether he's accepting a luxury plane from Qatar or auctioning off access to the White House through his family's crypto schemes, Trump is making clear that he's willing to sell his presidency for personal gain to the highest bidder. Kleptocracy in action." What Happens Next Trump is preparing to visit Qatar on Tuesday for the first major foreign trip of his second term. However, the jet will not be gifted to him during that trip, Al-Ansari, Qatar's media attaché, has confirmed.
