How to Value Emotional Intelligence in the Culture of a Company

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Emotional intelligence skills are traditionally viewed as weak or soft and not ideal for management quality. Many executives mistake candor about feelings for ad you use the word wimpiness in that article, and fail to give due respect to employees who openly acknowledge their shortcomings. i think that what's happening is shift from, you know, 20 plus years ago, where didn't mention emotion, to valuing emotional intelligence as a tool kit That helps everybody be more a better performer, particularly leaders.

Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence In 1995, Daniel Goleman published the blockbuster bestselling book Emotional Intelligence*, a book that now has more than 5 million copies in print worldwide in 40 different languages. He’s the author of a new series of primers for the competencies of emotional and social intelligence, titled Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence* and he’s launching an emotional intelligence coaching certification. Key Points Emotional Intelligence has given us permission to talk about emotion in the workplace. Emotional Intelligence is about how well you can manage yourself. Self-awareness is fundamental. If you have a sense of your true strengths and weaknesses, you can have self-confidence that is based on reality. If you feel your emotions flaring up, pause and name what’s going on. That’ll allow the executive part of your brain to take back charge. Notice what your triggers are and intentionally avoid them. Self-awareness can give you insights into bad habits you might have as a leader. Resources Mentioned Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence Primers* by Daniel Goleman, et al. What Makes a Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters* by Daniel Goleman Emotional and Social Competence Inventory Book Notes Download my highlights from Emotional Self-Awareness in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Create Behavior That Lasts, with Marshall Goldsmith (episode 196) The Choice for Compassion, with Edith Eger (episode 336) How to Leverage Your 360, with Tom Henschel (episode 341) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.