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What is Emotional Intelligence?What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is not about being nice all the time.Emotional intelligence is not about being nice all the time.

• It is about being honest.It is about being honest.

Emotional intelligence is not about being “touchy-feely.”Emotional intelligence is not about being “touchy-feely.”

• It is about being aware of your feelings, and those ofIt is about being aware of your feelings, and those of others. others.

Emotional intelligence is not about being emotional.Emotional intelligence is not about being emotional.

• It is about being smart with your emotions.It is about being smart with your emotions.

Emotional intelligence will be an important key to leadership in

the future.

Fundamental Questions

1. What emotional resources do leaders need to thrive amidst chaos and turbulent change?

2. How do leaders create an emotional organizational climate that fosters creative innovations, change, performance, or lasting relationships?

Today’s business/public environments and people

issues are far too complex to return to a top-down, power

based style leadership.

But we still tend to use the old language to describe leadership:

bold, brave tough a strong sense of purpose and resolve.

These Attributes Do Not Fit Today's Needs

Today’s workforce does not accept the autocratic style often adopted by leaders following historical models of leadership.

Leadership has had to evolve to match a growing sense of democracy and independence in the workforce

Employees now have far more options and choices than the foot soldiers of yesterday

Emotional intelligence is not about being nice all the time.

• It is about being honest.

Emotional intelligence is not about being “touchy-feely.”

• It is about being aware of your feelings, and those of others.

Emotional intelligence is not about being emotional.

• It is about being smart with your emotions.

The Five Essential Competencies of Emotional Intelligence

• Self-Awareness

• Self-Regulation

• Self-Motivation

• Empathy

• Effective Relationships

Relate to Ourselves

Relate to Others

Personal Benefits ofEmotional Intelligence

• Greater career success

• Stronger personal relationships

• Increased optimism and confidence

• Better health

Professional Benefits ofEmotional Intelligence

• Effective leadership skills

• Improved communication

• Less workplace conflict

• Better problem solving skills

• Increased likelihood of promotion

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