Three Ideas to Cultivate Emotionally Intelligent
Leadership:
- Develop Self-Awareness: Regularly reflect on your emotions, triggers, and behaviors. Seek feedback from others and use assessments to gain insights into your strengths and areas for improvement.
- Practice Self-Regulation: Develop strategies to manage your emotions and reactions, especially in challenging situations. Practice mindfulness, deep breathing, or other techniques to maintain composure and clarity.
- Cultivate Social Skills: Build strong relationships with your team members, peers, and stakeholders. Practice active listening, empathy, and effective communication to foster trust, collaboration, and influence.
Leadership Impact Highlight
A study by TalentSmart found that emotional
intelligence is the strongest predictor of performance, explaining a full 58%
of success in all types of jobs. (Source: TalentSmart)
Leadership Thought-Provoking Prompt:
“Emotional intelligence is the ability to sense,
understand, and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source
of human energy, information, connection, and influence.” – Robert K.
Cooper
• How can you develop greater self-awareness and
emotional intelligence in your leadership approach?
• What steps can you take to create a culture of
emotional intelligence and strong relationships in your organization?
One Action Step to Lead with Heart:
Practice self-reflection at the end of each day. Take
a few minutes to journal about your emotions, reactions, and interactions.
Identify patterns, learn from successes and challenges, and set intentions for
continuous growth and improvement.
