Emotional Intelligence | Origin: LS105R
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Your Leadership Toolkit --> Emotional Intelligence
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Having self awareness and self regulation can really help build trust as a leader within your team. This made sense to me immediately but I never thought about it and put it together as to how it builds trust and how important that is within a team.
Great leaders excel not just in strategy but in emotional intelligence (EI). By mastering self-awareness, empathy, and communication, they inspire teams, navigate challenges, and foster a positive work culture. EI isn’t a bonus—it’s essential.
I believe self-regulation is such an important and essential tool to use to lead by example. If others can see an example from me of this, it may inspire others to learn self-regulation as well. As I did this lesson it reminded me of influential leaders I have had and their example that influenced me.
Self-awareness is a critical component of any leader's toolkit. Before we can lead others confidently and completely, we must successfully lead ourselves first.
Self-regulating one's emotions is one of the most important qualities of a leader
EI is critically important in being able to effectively lead an organization.
This can make or break a leader. There are some very important aspects of leadership that are found in EQ and starting with self - is one of the most important!
Understanding the emotional make up of others, listening more with an open mind, will help to better motivate people
Looking at my results on an EQ assessment I am very good at intuition and reading others and not so good with taking care of myself.
Everyone benefit from great leadership qualities. Implimenting the leadership skills is what I truly have to embrace and apply quickly
This course is interesting because I took it after taking the EQ-I ( Emotional Quotient Inventory) assessment which showed that my assertiveness and empathy were above average but the independence aspects were drastically lower (which can impact authenticity). However, this course connects the two more rather than seeing them individually.
My experience has taught me that effective leadership requires an authentic situational leadership style and strong emotional intelligence. A leader's ability to connect with employees on an emotional level can significantly impact their engagement and productivity. Prioritizing emotional intelligence in leadership style can help build and maintain strong employee relationships, contributing positively to the overall success of the organization.
As a leader understanding emotional intelligence can give a great understanding of your team personality and why they do the things they do. It gives a better understanding of how to approach certain situations at hand.
I inherently distrust people I suspect of being inauthentic, & distrust impulses away from inauthenticity in myself, so naturally I think authenticity is paramount in leadership.
I think that active listening is a fundamental skill for effective leadership. When you give your full attention to an employee and truly listen to what they have to say, you demonstrate respect, empathy, and understanding. This not only fosters trust and rapport but also allows you to gain valuable insights into the thoughts, concerns, and ideas of your team members. By being all ears and genuinely hearing them out, you create an environment where employees feel valued and supported, which is essential for maintaining morale and fostering a positive work culture.
Emotional intelligence is a valued and necessary asset and resource as a leader. Leadership is proactive and often requires the ability to be a relatable and trusted leader.
self-regulation will also re-direct impulses and moods that can interfere with learning.
A very good reminder to listen with your eyes and your heart, showing compassion will improve empathy. When a teacher is motivated and authentic students will most likely engage.
I did not know that authentic leadership was considered "a style." We speak of authenticity often, yet the emphasis on self-awareness with empathy is the path to owning it. Thank you.
