Leading with Emotional Intelligence - Brenda Bailey Hughes | The Good Leadership Podcast #11

Brenda Bailey-Hughes is an award-winning faculty member at the Kelley School of Business where she teaches business communication and leadership courses. Prior to joining the Kelley School, Brenda spent nearly a decade in human resources specializing in managerial training, mediation, and organizational development. She is a sought-after speaker and coach who frequently presents at conferences on over a dozen topics including influence, powerful presentations, leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence, customer service, and change strategies for personal growth.   

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:39 Brenda’s Design Thinking course

3:24 What is emotional intelligence

5:06 Why organizations want leaders with more EQ

7:54 How to measure and manage EQ

10:36 Knowing your emotional triggers

13:28 Strategies to communicate better

16:53 Empathy is on the decline

22:30 The right balance of empathy

28:45 Brenda’s advice to her younger self

29:20 Conclusion