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Understanding Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

HR Digest

” The concept gained widespread recognition in 1995 with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book, “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” ” Goleman argued that emotional intelligence is a critical predictor of success in life and the workplace.

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004: Powerful Empathy

Engaging Leader

Active Listening. Self-Awareness. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman. In this episode, Jesse discusses why empathy is important in learning to lead and engage people, and he explains key skills to hone your sense of empathy: Curiosity. Repeating and Paraphrasing. Imagination.

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New Year’s Leadership Development Goals 2017 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

Become more self-aware (and aware of others). More about my own emotions and how to control them, about other’s emotions and how I am coming across to others, and how to harness this awareness of self and others to be a better leader. I’ll read Daniel Goleman HRB article “ What Makes a Leader ”.

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7 Steps To Foster Emotional Intelligence In Your Team

Tanveer Naseer

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? After selling more than 5,000,000 copies and being dubbed “a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea” by the Harvard Business Review, it’s clear that Goleman struck a chord with business leaders.

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Is Your Emotional Intelligence Authentic, or Self-Serving?

Harvard Business Review

With the best of intentions, I’ve seen smart leaders charge into sensitive interactions armed with what they believed was a combination of deep empathy, attuned listening, and self-awareness but was, in fact, a way to serve their own emotional needs. Self-Awareness Can Help Leaders More Than an MBA Can.