Listening well is foundational for strong relationships and effective leadership. It builds trust, creates space for open dialogue, and allows teams to work together more effectively. Yet, listening is surprisingly difficult. Often, we are so focused on crafting a response or jumping to solutions that we fail to fully hear
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a critical component of effective leadership. As organizations prioritize creating dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative cultures, leaders must understand how to connect with and motivate their teams on a deeper level. This is where emotional intelligence comes in.
Negative emotions can be challenging to deal with, especially when the events that cause them seem to pile on top of each other. Have you ever been having a great day, but you get a call or email that shifts your mood or energy? People will often tell you to
Have you ever been having a great day and then a phone call, email, or something happens that shifts you into negative emotions, mood, or energy? Often people will say, “Just shake it off.” We feel ashamed and guilty to be “fixating” on something and struggling to “let it go”
As an owner of a business sometimes we want our team to think like owners but realize they have a different mindset as a member of the team.
How do you understand emotional intelligence as a leader? Have you embraced it as a critical part of your 4.0 leadership?
In life and as leaders, we need to manage our own thoughts and emotions as well as balance an understanding of those around us. When there is high demand, pressure or stress around us, it can be especially difficult to be patient, understanding and receptive, much less empathetic. Empathy is part of leadership. When our team and those around us are in the midst of emotional flux, empathy is greatly needed. When people struggle emotionally, human empathy is what helps to restore a sense of security, connection, and balance. It allows people to shift from a fight, flight or freeze state and return to one of hope, health, and action.
Bubble wrap reminds me of what a friend of mine always said about living life in a bubble. She found her joy and happiness because she shielded herself from outside attacks, challenges, and annoyances with the invisible “bubble” she put around herself. It wasn’t unhealthy or overly “protecting” so to speak, it was just a “boundary” of separating herself from people who wanted to barf on her, be negative, critical, condescending, discouraging, leaching, using or having silent expectations that were exhausting and unrealistic to fulfill. It was a way to define “my world”, “my perspective” and “my joy” separate from the lens and unfiltered opinions others like to project on us.
EMOTIONAL HABITS: 7 THINGS RESILIENT PEOPLE DO DIFFERENTLY is a fantastic book! Got the book on audio and then purchased the print book because there were too many things I wanted to reference! I have been in personal growth for years and this book was still very helpful and packed
