Practice Advantage
EQ>IQ with Jonathan Worrall
Episode Summary
Emotional intelligence is a critical skill for leaders to have as they create a workplace that fosters creativity, authenticity, and performance.
Episode Notes
In this episode, we talk with PECAA's incoming President, Jonathan Worrall to discuss the power of emotional intelligence as a skill all leaders should possess.
Key Takeaways:
- Great leaders are curious. They listen more, ask more questions, and rely on input and feedback from those closest to the work.
- Emotional Intelligence is recognizing the entire person on the team and the thoughts and feelings they bring to their work.
- An EQ driven leader is self-aware of their own emotions, thoughts, and biases.
- Creating an EQ driven workplace and leading with empathy does not absolve people of responsibilities to perform. Performance goes hand in hand with a great workplace.
- An EQ driven leader invests in their team's success, both professionally and personally.
What Jonathan is reading: