Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to understand and manage emotions of self and others. It is an important trait for leaders, as it enables them to effectively interact with and manage others.
Here are some reasons why emotional intelligence matters in leadership:
Emotional intelligence enables leaders to build strong relationships with their team. By understanding and managing their own emotions, and by understanding and empathizing with the emotions of others, leaders can build trust, respect, and rapport with their others and cultivate stronger, deeper relationships with others.
Emotional intelligence enables leaders to handle conflicts effectively. By understanding and managing their own emotional awareness, leaders can effectively navigate conflicts. As a result, this can prevent conflicts from escalating and damaging relationships, and it can enable leaders to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Emotional intelligence enables leaders to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. By understanding and managing their emotional competence. Leaders can respond to changing circumstances and challenges in a flexible and adaptable manner. This can enable leaders to adapt to and overcome challenges. As a result, this it can enable leaders to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Emotional intelligence helps leaders to create a positive work environment and culture. By understanding their emotional maturity. Leaders can increase morale, motivation, and productivity among team members. While leading a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
Emotional intelligence can also improve a leader’s decision-making skills. By being aware of their own emotional agility, leaders can make more thoughtful and considered decisions. Additionally, being aware of the power and influence that comes with leadership. Consequently, it can help leaders to use their decision-making skills in a responsible and decisive manner.
Overall, emotional intelligence is an important trait for leaders, and it enables them to be effective, successful, and impactful in their roles. By developing their emotional intelligence, leaders can improve their leadership skills and abilities, and they can be more effective in leading their team and achieving their goals.
Lead From Within: Emotional intelligence is a game changer. It’s about managing the emotions of oneself and understanding the emotions of others.
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After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.