Episode 012: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

The Speaking Up Podcast

So far on this podcast I have covered how to succeed in a practical and straightforward way, but in this episode we're doing something a little different. This is all about emotional intelligence - that perceptiveness, empathy and social awareness of which all great leaders have in bucket loads! So today I want to share with you exactly what emotional intelligence is, and how you can learn to cultivate a stronger sense of emotional intelligence using these tips: Be humble and open to learn. Know yourself. Develop active listening skills. Pay attention to body language I promise if you action the above tips and improve your emotional intelligence, it will change the way you're viewed both at work and at home. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:46} High EQ helps you engage with people {3:00} Those with high emotional intelligence thrive in the workplace {5:42} Social awareness makes you an incredible leader {7:56} It's simply about empathy and compassion Connect with Elizabeth: Web: LinkedIn: Instagram: Podcast Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: