Emotional intelligence? What is it, how do I know I need to get better, and how might I get better at it?
In this episode of the Fastleader podcast, Darin Fox, Chief Research Officer at HFL, asks executive coaches Kim Ambor and Dominic Johnson:
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What is emotional intelligence and why is it so important to leadership?
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What is the link between emotional intelligence and financial performance?
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What are the six core skills of emotional intelligence, how might we know if we need to improve and how might we do it?
KEY QUOTES
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“I don’t think you could function in a leadership role without a degree of EI.”
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“There is a direct link between EI and job performance, business performance, promotion and increases in income.”
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“If you are constantly surprised by the reactions other people have to you, then perhaps it’s you.”
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“Dial up the empathy, not the sympathy.”
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“You dip your toes in the water, and if it feels like it wasn’t life threatening, then you go a little bit further next time.”
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Show notes
Daniel Goleman introduces emotional intelligence - Youtube.
Daniel Goleman - “Why aren’t we more compassionate” - Tedx.
The GENOS EI Framework - GENOS International.
The Secret to Dealing With Difficult People: It’s About You - Harvard Business Review.
Control your mind and master your feelings - Eric Robertson.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Travis Bradberry.
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Kim Ambor, Organisational Psychologist and Founder, Career Power .
Dominic Johnson, Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at HFL.
Darin Fox, Chief Research Officer of HFL and Fastlead.
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