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016 What would be the first step in learning emotional intelligence?

In this and the next 8 episodes we are looking closer into what emotional intelligence is and how it can improve your personal as well your professional life. I am answering the 10 most common questions we are being asked about emotional intelligence and the questions we are answering today is: What is would be the first step in learning emotional intelligence? Before I answer today’s question, I want to share today’s quote which is from Daniel Goleman and it goes like this: "If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can't have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far." Daniel Goleman The first thing we need to is to acknowledge the power of our self-awareness, it is the cornerstone of all social and emotional intelligence. Nothing can happen without strong self-awareness; we can’t manage our own behaviour effectively, connect and communicate with our colleagues, or even build productive working relationships without self-awareness. Stay tuned to find out more...

015 What is Emotional Intelligence?

In this and the next 9 episodes we are looking closer into what emotional intelligence is and how it can improve your personal as well your professional life. I am answering the 10 most common questions we are being asked about emotional intelligence and the questions we are answering today is: What is Emotional Intelligence? Before I answer today’s question, I want to share today’s quote which is from Plato and it goes like this. "All learning has an emotional base." Plato Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behaviour, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions that achieve positive results. Emotional intelligence is the ability to express and control our own emotions and our ability to understand, interpret, and respond to the emotions of others. Imagine a world where you couldn't understand when a friend was feeling sad or when a co-worker was angry. Stay tuned to find out more...

014 Barack Obama

In this episode we are looking closely at 13 America's Presidents, from FDR to Obama.  In today's episode we are going to learn more about Barack Obama. Here are som aspects of his presidential leadership we are going to examine: Organizational Capacity Political Skill Vision Cognitive Style Emotional Intelligence If you want to learn more how to use EQ in your leadership, then go to: www.eqpodcast.com

013 George W Bush

In this and the next episode we are looking closely at 13 America's Presidents, from FDR to Obama.  In today's episode we are going to learn more about George W Bush. Here are som aspects of his presidential leadership we are going to examine: Organizational Capacity Political Skill Vision Cognitive Style Emotional Intelligence If you want to learn more how to use EQ in your leadership, then go to: www.eqpodcast.com

012 Bill Clinton

In this and the next 2 episodes we are looking closely at 13 America's Presidents, from FDR to Obama.  In today's episode we are going to learn more about Bill Clinton. Here are som aspects of his presidential leadership we are going to examine: Organizational Capacity Political Skill Vision Cognitive Style Emotional Intelligence If you want to learn more how to use EQ in your leadership, then go to: www.eqpodcast.com