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by Joshua Freedman, Massimiliano Ghini, MBA
Many times the books on leadership focused on systems, management, etc., not taking into account the complex (and powerful!) system of our emotions. Josh Freedman integrate much of the new neuroscience with a comprehensive look and analysis of how people can make successful change by honoring the people involved, integrating emotional intelligence skills, in conjunction with keen business sense.
There is so much to offer in this book, it is like reading an"Operational Manual" in each chapter. This is a must read for those who are looking for ways to change, starting from the inside!
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Joshua Freedman, author of "Inside Change"
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The research says it takes around six seconds for those molecules of emotion to get absorbed back into your body after you've had a reaction. For someone to recognize the feeling of compassion -- and it was around six seconds.
Thus, Joshua Freedman's organization was named "Six Seconds"
It takes six seconds to manage anger.
It takes six seconds to create compassion.
It takes six seconds to change the world.
There is science behind the name and the flood that is triggered, delivered, and absorbed in about six seconds of even emotion. Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Six Seconds.
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Index of Articles about Emotional Intelligience
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence refers to how effectively people interact with others, specifically in the workplace. It is important to understand your emotional competencies and learn how you can improve them, in order to be a successful business leader.
Your emotional intelligence (also known as EQ) is based on four areas as identified by EQ researcher and author Daniel Goleman:
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- Self Awareness Effective Communication
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Once you have an awareness of the EQ core areas, you can begin to analyze and understand how you interact with others and how those interactions can be improved. EQ involves being personally aware of your surroundings, learning styles, behavioral preferences and interactions. Everyone in your workplace has their own preferences when it comes to understanding and applying these four areas.
Luckily, for those who have a difficult time adapting, analyzing themselves or letting go of personal workplace preferences, EQ skills can be learned and retained for long periods of time. Working closely with business leaders and executives and coaching them about emotional intelligence is the key to gaining effective communication and fostering a successful work environment.
Being aware and understanding your EQ is known to directly impact both individual and organizational performance. Simply stated, once you learn how to communicate and work more effectively with others, you have more opportunities for success. Improve Emotional Intelligence Leadership Improving Emotional Intelligence leadership in the workplace takes two things; a leader with the desire to improve EQ and a systematic program to build these skills among leaders and staff. Once you have those things, your business will be on the path to improved communication and morale. With open lines of communication, clear expectations and fair conflict management, an organization is more efficient, productive and positive. Jessica Leebelt is a web marketing professional out of Denver, Colorado. She often writes press releases and other media for TRACOM Group, the original creators of the SOCIAL STYLE Model, leadership development and emotional intelligence.
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Index of More Articles about EQ and Relationships
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