Emotional Intelligence

Did you know that your intellect is not the greatest asset you can possess if you want to become an effective leader? In this course, “Emotional Intelligence,” you'll learn why effective Emotional Intelligence skills are better to have if you want to be a thoughtful, impactful leader. You'll learn the difference between IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient), as well as the ways EQ, or Emotional Intelligence, can help you empathize with co-workers or cast a vision for your team’s future. This course will explain the components of Emotional Intelligence, and give you actionable steps to develop your Emotional Intelligence alone or with your team.

It was once thought that the best predictor of success was your IQ. But in the mid-1990s, Daniel Goleman discovered that more effective leaders understood things like empathy, self-awareness, and self-management. They also had higher social skills, and more intrinsic motivation. This course will guide you through how to recognize what makes up Emotional Intelligence, as well as its benefits to you and those around you. You’ll learn how to improve your Emotional Intelligence in the workplace, and will be able to immediately apply skills like looking at solutions in different ways, building trust, regulating your reactions, and asking for feedback. Unlike IQ, EQ can be increased and expanded through practice, and this course will start you on the path to becoming a more connected and influential leader.