Brent Darnell International

"The man Engineering News-Record describes as transforming the construction industry’s Alpha Males into service focused leaders."

I am an international best-selling author and leading authority on Emotional Intelligence. I am the President and owner of Brent Darnell International, a training and consulting company that maximizes companies’ success by tapping into the “soft” skills, or the Emotional Intelligence of each employee. I have been awarded with the prestigious honor of being named among Engineering News-Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers for my transformation of the construction industry’s Alpha Males.

My best-selling book, The People-Profit Connection: How Emotional Intelligence Can Maximize People Skills and Maximize Your Profits has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. In this book, I introduce my unique approach to teaching Emotional Intelligence skills in technically trained professions. I have been called “…relevant to performance on every job and any industry,” by Emotional Intelligence pioneer Kate Cannon and am a recognized expert in this field.

Clients include Skanska, Clark, McCarthy, Hunt, Hardin, Balfour Beatty, Truland Electric, Guarantee Electric, Jacobsen Construction, Kiewit, Granite, Brasfield & Gorrie, Caddell, WS Nielsen, Nobia, Langan Engineering, S&ME Engineering, Cousins Properties, Lyles Construction, and Geotechnical Services, Inc. (For all clients, visit: http://www.brentdarnell.com)

Owner

Engineering News-Record's Top 25 Newsmaker

I was awarded with the prestigious honor of being named among Engineering News-Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers for my program that "transforms alpha males into service focused leaders."   

Learn more about this award and Brent Darnell here: http://enr.construction.com/people/awards/2012/0123-Trainer-Transforms-Alpha-Males-into-top-industry-performers-.asp

Engineering News-Record's Top 25 Newsmakers

BDI Publishers

I published so many family and friend's books that I started my own publishing company.  Let me help you get your book out of your head and into the world.  We can have your book on Amazon in 3-4 weeks.

President

The People-Profit Connection

In the 4th edition of my best-selling book, I introduce my unique approach to teaching Emotional Intelligence skills in technically trained professions. I apply this critical factor to the major problems that exist in the construction industry. This book is a must read for any company looking to better their image and better their people! You can purchase The People-Profit Connection just about anywhere.  It's also available as an audio book.  Use PPC25 for 25% off.

More of my books:
The Tough Guy Survival Kit
The Tao of Emotional Intelligence
Bigmama's Country Cookbook

Author

Applied Improvisation Network

I am now certified in applied improvisation.  Applied improvisation takes improvisational exercises and applies them to business, leadership, education, and academia.  I use these techniques during all of my training sessions.

Applied Improviser

Auburn University

Teaching Emotional Intelligence to graduate students in the College of Architectural Design and Construction.

Adjunct Professor

Virginia Tech

Teaching Emotional Intelligence to students at the Building Construction Department.  Also taught classes in stress management.

Penn State University

Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Architectural Engineering Students.

The EQ Network

Member

Skanska

Program Director for International Leadership Development Program.  Program used emotional intelligence as a foundation for creating change.  Five week program spread throughout the year.  Worked with people from nine different countries.

Program Director

Created EMS (Environmental Management System) and led Skanska USA to their ISO 14001 Environmental certification. Trained over 2500 people in the EMS and environmental concepts.  Skanska was the first contractor in the USA to receive this certification.  Also, Brent is a LEED AP.

Environmental Manager

Implemented Quality Management and Quality Assurance programs.

Quality Manager

We have proven solutions to the following top of mind questions.

Why can't my folks communicate or maintain relationships?  We have all of this technology and we're still not collaborating.

How do we attract and retain the best people?

Why is our company filled with middle aged white guys?  Where are the women and minorities?

Why are my people so stressed out, burned out, and have no balance in their life?

Why don't our people work safely?

How do we create high performing teams on every project?

Why is there so much conflict within our project teams?

Why can't we pass knowledge to our young people?

Why do we have poor quality, low productivity, and very little innovation?

What can I do about my alphas leaving dead bodies in their wake?

Specialties: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Programs, Online Courses, Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Coach & Consultant

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