Let Go Of Control With Emotional Intelligence
August 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
Are you addicted to being in control?
Recently several people wrote to me about their need to control. In one case, by “overprotecting” adult children and in another by limiting the “negative” effects of change in the workplace.
Trying to stay in control at all times and control all things is exhausting and limiting. When we are compelled to try to change the situation, ourselves or others we are really emotionally hijacked. We struggle to stay in control as an alternative to dealing with our feelings. Being out of control provides the illusion that we are safe.
In this post you can take an assessment and get an idea of how much of an investment you have in control. You can also listen to my most recent podcast on the subject. at www.yesyoucan-podcast.com and while you are there, check out more free podcasts on using emotional intelligence.
Joseph Liberti
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Emotional Intelligence Key To Successful Meetings
July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A key ingredient in creating succcessful meetings is emotional intelligence.
It’s no secret employees dread going to yet another in a seemingly endless series of meetings where “we never seem to make any progress.” Meeting experts say this can change:
Q. Once you’ve decided that a meeting is necessary, how can you make sure it is successful?
Two main ingredients are needed, Mr. Kaye said. First, the leader needs to cultivate “a safe environment, so that people feel creative and candid enough to express useful ideas.” Second, there must be methodical progress that leads to results. link: Career Couch - Another Meeting? Say It Isn’t So - Interview - NYTimes.com
Creating a safe environment that fosters creative, candid sharing requires a leader to use the emotional skill of transparency. By demonstrating being open and transparent and by honestly sharing feelings as well as thoughts in a vuulnerable way, the leader sets a context of safety and makes it possible for others to join in and do the same.
For more insight, listen to my recent podcast Transparency: Touch Hearts and Minds
Meeting experts also reccomend doing one of the things we teach participants in our Whole Leader Training “Ask more; Tell less.”
Joseph Liberti
EQ At Work
Emotional Intelligence Or Emotional Expression?
July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yes, effective emotional expression is an emotional intelligence skill that can be developed.
Here’s a request from a letter received from my “Ask The Coach” form today:“I have recently been reprimanded at work about an emotional outburst during a staff meeting. My boss’s boss told me that she felt disrespected during the meeting and I have been tasked to read a book by Goleman. They say I need to work on my emotional intelligence. I would argue I need to work on my emotional expression. I felt very strongly about an issue and I let me feelings be known. I believe I have emotional intelligence and I need to work on my expression. What do you think?
My answer:
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May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Sphere: Related ContentYes You Can! Emotional Intelligence For Living… In A Podcast
May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Emotional intelligence, inspiration, motivation and tips for living are all part of the Yes You Can Podcasts and they are yours free.
The Yes You Can Podcast was originally created over a year ago to provide motivation, inspiration and tips for participants in the EQ At Work Training programs. 50,000 downloads later is has become a service that people all over the world are using for daily encouragement and development ideas.
Here’s what some listeners had to say:
- “I have listened to the podcasts daily in an effort to work on my own emotional intelligence. I have found them calming and extremely helpful.”
- “The most amazing thing about Joseph’s podcasts is that I always seem to hear a message that’s appropriate to the real challenges I’m facing in life.” I feel extremely fortunate to have access to this tremendous wisdom.”
- “Motivational, inspirational, uplifting and wise. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is one of the best.”
- “If you have a tendency to get down, lose hope, or get seduced by negative tapes, listen to Mr Liberti and you will break out.”
What’s a podcast and how do you tune in? Read podcasts explained to learn how you can easily access and enjoy this rich resource.
Sphere: Related ContentGuarantee Your Results With Attitude
April 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
There’s one thing that can guarantee that you have a good day today. A good attitude! And there’s another that can guarantee you won’t have a good day. Guess what that is.
“Oh Yeah,” you say. “I’ve heard that attitude stuff before.” But are you taking your attitude for granted and underestimating your power?
Join Joseph Liberti for some daily encouragement in this brief Yes You Can Podcast
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