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WEEK 8 PRESCRIBED READING - Coggle Diagram
WEEK 8 PRESCRIBED READING
Can Emotional Intelligence Be Learned
Genetic Component
Product of limbic system (feelings, impulses and drives)
Limbic system learns best with motivation, extended practise and feedback
Training the limbic system takes a lot longer
Lim
Nurture
Emotional Intelligence increases with age
Age does not guarantee heightened emotional intelligence
Requires sincere commitment from the learner
Easier to learn regression analysis than empathy
Emotional Intelligence
One's competency to be able to recognise, understand, and manage their own emotions as well as those they interact with
The need
IQ does not mean you will be an effective leader
Evidence of a positive relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership performance
Emotional intelligence can be learnt
Self management skills
Self awareness
Have a deep understanding of ones emotions, strengths and weaknesses, needs and drives
Not overly critical or super optimistic
Understand how their emotions can affect others
Identifying self awareness
Can speak accurately about their emotions
Can admit failure
Recognise their limitations and strengths
Self regulation
Can control their emotions and are not influenced by them
Can use emotions to their advantage
Why does it matter?
Can create a better environment that is trusting and safe
Motivation
Desire to exceed expectations
They want to achieve for the sake of achievement
attempt to raise the bar
can deal with failure better
Strong passion for what they do
Relationship management skills
Empathy
Considering others feelings while making decisions
Why
Rapid rate of globalisation
War on talent (mentoring and coaching)
Increasing reliance on teams
Social Skills
Culmination of other dimensions of emotional intelligence
A core task of being a leader is "managing relationships" with others
Influencing people to move in the same direction as you
Those with strong social skills
Have a wide network both in and outside of the organisation
Easily establish common ground with a diverse range of people