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Emotional Intelligence Begins With “I”

Makarios Consulting

In the emotional realm, self-awareness is one of the building blocks of emotional intelligence (EQ). Travis Bradberry, author of the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 , explains, “Self-Awareness is your ability to accurately perceive your emotions and stay aware of them as they happen.”

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Emotional Intelligence Begins With “I”

Makarios Consulting

In the emotional realm, self-awareness is one of the building blocks of emotional intelligence (EQ). Travis Bradberry, author of the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 , explains, “Self-Awareness is your ability to accurately perceive your emotions and stay aware of them as they happen.”.

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Without Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness Doesn’t Work

Harvard Business

These, it turns out, are what one of us (Dan) has described as core emotional intelligence competencies. This connection with emotional intelligence was underscored in the interviews Matt conducted with the study participants themselves. But the improvements themselves were in the realm of emotional intelligence.

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Is Your Emotional Intelligence Authentic, or Self-Serving?

Harvard Business

It’s possible to fake emotional intelligence. Similar to knockoffs of luxury watches or handbags, there are emotions and actions that look like the real thing but really aren’t. Given that most people aren’t sociopaths, in my experience, the more common misuses of emotional intelligence are subconscious.

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How to build your emotional intelligence and look out for those around you

Tom Spencer

There are few responsibilities we have at work that won’t be handed over to computers and automatons in the decades to come, but one skill that will never be fully devolved to the robots is emotional intelligence. Every encounter you have at work is defined by the emotional intelligence of those involved.

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The Broken Leadership Development Model: Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short

Clarity Consultants

Leadership is not solely about expertise in a particular field but about inspiring and influencing others, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Embracing a more flexible, holistic, and inclusive approach to leadership development is essential for preparing leaders to meet future challenges.

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How Curiosity Can Make Your Meetings — and Team — Better

Harvard Business

Do you find meetings with your team disintegrate into dysfunction and chaos, resulting in ineffective decision-making, inadequate solutions, and team members — including yourself — with deflated morale? Team” is a misnomer for these bodies; “group” is more accurate.

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