Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Resilient Leadership with Kimberly Collins

Elena Apalkova and Kimberly Collins delve into the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. They explore how identifying and achieving personal goals can be enhanced through emotional intelligence. The episode discusses breaking habitual behaviors and developing self-awareness, emphasizing the techniques and importance of conscious choice. The conversation extends to emotional intelligence in communication, addressing leadership stress, and creating psychological safety within teams. They highlight the value of expressing appreciation, self-reflection, and understanding personal needs for effective leadership. The discussion also covers leadership planning, the impact of routines, and integrating health and fitness for sustainable change. (0:00) Introduction of guest and overview of emotional intelligence in leadership (2:20) Identifying and achieving personal goals with emotional intelligence (5:02) Breaking habitual behaviors and developing self-awareness (9:22) Techniques and importance of conscious choice in self-awareness (15:01) Emotional intelligence in communication and addressing leadership stress (27:04) Psychological safety and authentic repair in teams (29:10) Expressing appreciation and self-reflection for leaders (32:54) Enhancing leadership by understanding personal needs and self-love (36:19) Leadership planning, prioritizing, and the impact of routines (40:48) Integrating health and fitness into leadership for sustainable change