Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Other Key Leadership Qualities with Terrie Foster-Nowland
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Leadership is not what you do, it is who you are. And one ability that can significantly influence your effectiveness as a leader is how you connect with those you lead.
Success in any career takes mastering certain skills. Among these, one essential yet often overlooked attribute is emotional intelligence (EI or EQ for emotional quotient). But what is emotional intelligence and why is it important?
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions and to empathize effectively with the emotions of others. It is about forging a deeper connection with our own emotions and those of others.
In this episode of Monday Morning Mojo, Anna and her coach Terrie Foster-Nowland delve into the concepts of EI and why we need to understand and develop it. They will explore ways to improve our emotional intelligence and examine how this will help us to become better and more effective at what we do- especially leading others.
So, if you work with people – this is super important! EI plays a pivotal role in developing strong relationships, fostering a positive work environment and facilitating successful outcomes.
Drawing from her extensive experience spanning 15 years as a coach, Terrie brings a wealth of expertise in guiding individuals to understand and elevate their emotional intelligence quotient (EIQ).
Listen in as Anna and Terrie discuss:
- The definition of Emotional Intelligence and why it’s important in our lives.
- Why the business world is paying more attention to Emotional Intelligence.
- The biggest questions we can ask ourselves in order to develop our EI.
- Understanding our strengths and weaknesses
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Free Webinar: Unlocking the Secrets to Advance in Your Career
- Harvard Business Study on The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Quotes to Remember:
- You have to be committed to change or growth.
- Everybody's a leader. Whether you think you are or aren't, you are because someone's watching you. ~ John Maxwell
- Leadership is influence; nothing more, nothing less. ~ John Maxwell
Journal Prompts to Develop Your EI:
- How can I apply emotional intelligence to my own leadership style?
- How do I show empathy in my daily interactions?
- When do I feel most in-tune with my emotions, and why?
- How do I typically cope with stress? Are these methods effective?
- How could working with a coach help me to develop more self awareness?
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