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The Leader Factor

Measuring EQ: What Most L&D Leaders Don't Realize

Jul 23, 2024
Exploring the importance of emotional intelligence in career growth, using EQ assessments for coaching, analyzing global EQ skills, navigating stress tolerance, and emotional acceptance for personal development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective EQ assessment requires a valid instrument, multi-rater feedback, accountability mechanisms, motivation consideration, and forward momentum.
  • Coaching methodology involves assessing strengths, gaps, and actionable steps for improvement through qualitative and quantitative components.

Deep dives

EQ as a Key Professional Skill Development

Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) is highlighted as crucial for professionals. The episode delves into the assessment and training of EQ among thousands of professionals worldwide. The EQ Index measures 30 skills, showcasing both top skills like respect and compassion and bottom skills such as impulse control and stress tolerance. Coaching, an integral part of enhancing EQ, is discussed as a one-on-one or group process focusing on guidance, encouragement, and accountability.

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