Our final Emotional Intelligence podcast in the Employee Engagement series focuses on the area of General Mood. There are two attributes to consider: Optimism and Happiness. Optimism refers to how we feel about the future, whereas happiness is about how we feel now. Not surprisingly, they are closely associated. Michael points out that these variab…

For the manager who has the intention of driving higher levels of engagement, adaptability means having a strong sense of reality. Michael describes attributes that demand a manager “tell it like it is”. To keep levels of engagement high, it is important for managers not cover up and bring challenges out into the open. Reality Testing, Flexibility …

The challenge to respond appropriately is never greater than when you are under stress. But Stress Management is not just about keeping your cool under pressure. As Michael explains, stressed-out managers become disengaged from their work – and from their workers. How can you engage your employees if you yourself are disengaged? In this podcast Mic…

After InTRApersonal attributes, come the InTERpersonal ones. As a leader, how do your interpersonal skills influence the performance of your team? Empathy is the ability to identify emotion in another and to respond appropriately. It is one of the most highly valued abilities in a leader. Social Responsibility. In terms of Employee Engagement, a le…

The term “Emotional Intelligence” is frequently heard nowadays. You may have heard it used – you may even know what it means. But do you know how to use Emotional Intelligence analysis to create value for your business? Michael Byrne specialises in using Emotional Intelligence to help managers drive better Employee Engagement and Customer Experienc…