The ROI of Developing Emotional Intelligence

The ROI of Developing Emotional Intelligence

One of the most compelling, and confounding questions about investing in developing emotional intelligence (or any leadership training) is “What’s the ROI”? While on the surface the case for developing emotional intelligence in leaders makes sense (who doesn’t want to work for someone who is emotionally intelligent), can we really point to any difference that…

5 Ways to Be More Emotionally Effective

5 Ways to Be More Emotionally Effective

You have probably seen the TV commercial for Snickers Bars that has the tagline ‘You are not yourself when you are hungry’. If you have ever suffered from being ‘hangry’ (hungry that makes angry) you can likely relate. There is a well-established connection between our physiological state, and our resulting emotional state and subsequent behaviour. …

Launch Time!!! The Emotionally Effective Leader

Launch Time!!! The Emotionally Effective Leader

It was an exciting week here at the EQ Development Group. On Thursday, our new workshop ‘The Emotionally Effective Leader’ was officially launched by Multi-Health Systems (MHS). MHS is the world-wide rights holder for the EQ-i 2.0 & EQ360, and we can’t think of a better partner to work with in making this course available…

6 Things You Should Do to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence

6 Things You Should Do to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence

People often ask me what they need to do to develop their emotional intelligence. It’s a tough question to answer – specific development opportunities vary greatly from person to person. What one person may need or want to work on will be different from someone else. However, there are certain things that everyone who wants…

Challenges for New Leaders and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help

Challenges for New Leaders and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help

One of the most enjoyable parts of my work is getting to work with leaders who have moved into their first leadership role. I get to hear about the victories and the successes as well as the challenges, some of which have been identified by the leader, and some that have been identified to the…

5 Ways To Hire More Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

5 Ways To Hire More Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1596745867277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Many organizations are realizing that emotionally intelligent leaders make a big difference to the success of the teams they lead, and ultimately the organization as a whole. While you can work with existing leaders to develop their EQ, another way to get more emotionally intelligent leadership is to make sure that new…