Emotional intelligence is a hot topic that has become a buzzword in recent years. However, many executives and professionals don’t really understand what emotional intelligence is or know why it’s important. Do you know how to focus on emotional intelligence as a leader?
In this episode, you will learn more about the foundations of emotional intelligence and why it begins with self-awareness. Our host and CEO Porschia, alongside our guest, Christopher D. Connors, will also share their insight on the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership.
They will also discuss aspects of self-management, goal setting, prioritization, and empathy as related to emotional intelligence. The conversation also includes more detail on how leaders can build high performing teams as a result of their work with emotional intelligence.
Christopher D. Connors is a #1 bestselling author, executive coach, and globally recognized expert on emotional intelligence. He is a top global speaker on championship leadership. Christopher has worked with CEOs, top leaders, and managers from global organizations such as Northrop Grumman, U.S. Army, FBI, William Morris Endeavor, McKesson and Google. Christopher’s newest book on emotionally intelligent leadership, The Champion Leader, will be published by Wiley on May 7th.
What you’ll learn:
- What emotional intelligence is and some of the best ways to measure it
- The biggest challenges people have with emotional intelligence as a leader
- How “connecting the CORD” and the Connection Success Formula can help you show others that you care
- Practical tips you can use to help with your own level of emotional intelligence
- How leaders can leverage emotional intelligence to build high performing teams
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