First introduced in the late 90s, Emotional Intelligence has increasingly gained traction in being recognized as one of the most sought after skills in organizations, especially where leadership is concerned. While there are many benefits associated with being emotional intelligent, some leaders have adopted the mindset that Emotional Intelligence is something you are born with – either you have it or you don’t. Unfortunately, it’s this mindset that can halt the progression of the most talented leader.

The fact of the matter is that we all are equipped with some form of Emotional Intelligence and, if we proactively become more intentional about developing our emotional intelligence, we can get really good at it. Like many of the soft skills we acquired over the years, Emotional Intelligence is something that we can all learn to develop. However, as with anything that is new to us, it will take time, patience and commitment to grow this skill set.  So, how do you get started with becoming more intentional about Emotional Intelligence?

A good starting point to becoming more intentional about developing your skill in this area is to review the core elements of Emotional Intelligence.  As you progress through each element, do a self-assessment of where you are in relation to that element and where you would like and/or need to be; after-all, one of the elements of Emotional Intelligence is self-awareness.

In sum, Emotional Intelligence is a highly desired skill that can be developed over time.  Our highly skilled and talented consultants are ready to deliver a customized workshop on Emotional Intelligence to your organization.  Are you ready to go the next level in Emotional Intelligence?