Emotional intelligence in leadership is vital and useful. I appreciate the suggestion fo how to listen. I will use that.
Emotional awareness is essential in being an effective leader. Having a empathy allows you to truly communicate effectively with your teams. Effective communication leads to identify items and processes that are working and those that need attention.
Based on this, I am an authentic leader who uses a good deal of emotional intelligence working with my staff. I have always utilized not only empathy when listening but also paying attention to the physical cues. I have worked to learn each of my staff as individuals. Which has helped to meet their needs while also meeting the goals of the school
As a leader this trait is very important. Having empathy and listening provides a better understanding of that individual.
I've realized that in general I have different relationships with different staff members. I would like to focus on building relationships with those that I lead but do not interact with as frequently. This will be an exercise in emotional intelligence because I will be required to learn what others think, believe, and value, and respond to their perceptions in ways that are congruent with their expectations while also ensuring that I present myself in a way that shows I value and understand them.
