WEST – Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Predictor
July 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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We are all familiar with IQ but what about the role of EQ, Emotional Intelligence, as a measure of potential leadership success and ultimately organizational performance? Emotional Intelligence requires effective communication between the rational and emotional centers of the brain – it represents the path between feeling and reason. There are 4 skills that together make up Emotional Intelligence; self awareness, self management, social awareness and relationship management. Studies have found:
– EQ is a required competency for effective leaders
– EQ is the #1 predictor of professional success & personal excellence
– EQ affects organizational profitability and performance
This interactive session will provide an overview of EQ and the role it can play in building a powerful leadership team and improving operational efficiency. It will include introduction of the brain science behind the theory of emotional intelligence, tips and strategies for developing required competencies, and the importance of building the business case for growing emotionally intelligent leaders.
