Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Becoming a Good Leader
<p><strong>Have you experienced seeing a really smart colleague promoted to a leader only to fail because of an inability to connect with people, lack of empathy and struggles with listening skills?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Compare this to an individual with good (not excellent) technical skills and exceptional Emotional Intelligence to soar in their new role.</strong></p>
<p>People with emotional intelligence are able to quickly build rapport and connect with others. They have the self-awareness to know how they’re going to respond in certain situations and can self-manage to direct their behavior positively. They can disagree without being disrespectful. They have empathy.</p>
<p><strong>But what exactly is emotional intelligence?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Emotional Intelligence, as defined by expert psychologist </strong><a href="http://danielgoleman.info/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Dr. Daniel Goleman</strong></a><strong>, is the capacity for:</strong></p>
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<li>Being able to identify and acknowledge your feelings</li>
<li>Regulating your emotions</li>
<li>Self-motivation</li>
<li>Understanding and identifying the emotions of others</li>
<li>Navigating relationships with consideration of others’ feelings</li>
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<p>Cultivating emotional intelligence can greatly enhance your ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as effectively navigate social interactions.</p>
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