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Right Fit Leading: Time to revisit emotional intelligence

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As my colleague @LeslieKrohn and I work on a proposed journal article relating to an evaluation of mask wearing issues and answers, I am compelled to take another look at emotional intelligence. Current events have taught us that wearing or not wearing a mask can be an emotionally charged decision, so we might also examine emotional intelligence. Cooper describes emotional intelligence (EI) as the ability to sense, understand, and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source of human energy, information, trust, creativity and influence (1997). Individuals with high levels of emotional intelligence are characterized by the ability to acknowledge and value the feelings that they have personally and that they can sense in others. Emotionally intelligent individuals then respond to those feelings in an effective way with a goal of saving time in human interactions by expanding opportunities to collaborate and by directing energies more effectively. Building trusting relationships, increasing energy and effectiveness, and creating the future are the three driving forces in EI. Research shows that emotional intelligence far outweighs IQ and raw brain power as the primary success factor in decision making, creating dynamic organizations, and achieving lifestyle satisfaction and success.

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Right Fit Leading: Survey of Mask wearing in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Survey: Mask wearing in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Searching for answers As the Nation works through the COVID-19 Pandemic, scientists and health professionals tell us that wearing masks is helpful in creating a physically and psychologically safe environment to protect personal health and the wellness of others. Two researchers have created a short survey to understand the dynamics of mask wearing in workplaces. The primary inquiry seeks organizational views from employees and from top and middle managers. The researchers want to know whether organizations have made decisions to mandate or encourage mask wearing via an institutional pact/pledge/commitment, and the rationale and enforcement of that decision. During testing of the survey questions, initial responses ranged from companies having some plan, mandatory or no, to having no plan. The researchers are interested in using data collected to suggest a plan of action. The researchers look forward to analyzing the data and drawing some conclusions. We hope you will decide to participate. Your responses are completely anonymous with absolutely no way of identifying any participants. Once you have started the survey, you may end participation at any time. Access the survey HERE. If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please contact drbrown.rfc.llc@gmail.com. Any feedback you provide is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for your time and willingness to participate.

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Right Fit Leading: Hybrid Approach to Social Communication

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My new article, \”Social Communication: Recommendations for a Hybrid Approach,\” is in the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies (IJICST) 8(1). ABSTRACT: Scholars continue to analyze the past, present and future of computer mediated communications (CMC) in an attempt to make sense of the pervasive social media environment in which people operate today. George Santayana said, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Social media grew, in part, out of a need to overcome communication limitations of geographical distance and time. in the process, human connection has suffered and some may even long for a way to close the geographic distance or approximate face-to-face interactions. this examination looks at hybrid approaches to social communication. You can access the article here.

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Right Fit Leading: Happy New Year!

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Wishing you and yours the best year ever! No New Year\’s Resolution for me; just staying the course. Focusing on Emotional Intelligence (EI) to create stability in leadership and organizational development. That means three things: – Analyzing situations without bias at the outset. – Creating momentum to achieve goals without allowing yourself to be fatigued. – Taking action without being discouraged with life\’s bumps and bruises. Happy New Year! I hope to talk with you and your organization!

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Right Fit Leading: Speech to Air Force Public Affairs

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I was honored to have the chance to speak to the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Public Affairs Annual Summit Nov. 6-8 at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.                                 I shared my thoughts on Motivationally Intelligent Leadership, which means using engaged interaction, emotional intelligence (EI), and other resources to foster effective workplace communication and relationships.  Engaged interaction requires that leaders and managers employ flexible, full-range communications to ensure that both parties listen, hear, and understand, and that they continue the interaction until all of those things occur.

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Right Fit Leading: Increasing Leader Emotional Intelligence

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As I continue learning about emotional intelligence, I develop my own list of things I need to do to increase it. EI requires that you know yourself and your emotions.  It requires honest self-analysis and an ability to manage your emotions.  It provides a basis to understand employees, because it is the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source of human energy, information, trust, creativity and influence.  Those who possess emotional intelligence can effectively acknowledge and value feelings in themselves and in others, and can respond to those feelings in an effective way.  Paying attention to emotions can save the leader time by directing energies more effectively and expanding opportunities. So here is my list that keeps me on the path to my leadership goals. Look in the mirror. Know who you are and what you stand for. Articulate who you are and what you stand for. Focus on who you are and what you stand for. And when things get tough, be true to who you are and what you stand for. What\’s on your list of ways to increase your emotional intelligence?

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Right Fit Leading: Motivationally Intelligent Leadership

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This is an area of leadership I\’m exploring by presenting new leadership training. In this approach, emotional intelligence serves as a valuable tool and knowledge base in the workplace. By creating empathic and trusting relationships, business environments can be not only more productive, but also positive and engaging. Effective leaders define the roles of each team member because there is an understanding that anyone might fill any team role at one time or another. Great leaders find the common benefit to the organization and the person where possible. Great leaders find managers who can grow and nurture the team. Please share your thoughts!

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Right Fit Leading: Make Listening About Them, Not You!

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What you do while you are listening is just as important as the fact that you listen.  I have seen a few examples of people trying to make a point and the listener cuts the person off with the “what happened to me story.”  This is often the wrong approach.   Make listening about Them, not about You.  Leaders are often taught about listening but not about hearing.  Listen to understand what the person is really saying and what it means to Them.  Strive for a comfortable exchange where you ask for clarification and feedback before you inject your own story that “matches” the person’s situation. A good way to make sure you are successful is avoid multitasking, put down your phone, make eye contact, and clarify the information you are hearing.  Many times there will be an opening to inject your personal experience.  But if the opportunity doesn’t present itself, let it go.   Make listening about Them, not about you.   What is your listening style?

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