Right Fit Leading: Emotional Intelligence, Again

Building a collaborative culture that emphasizes the strengths of every person on the team is a key benefit of emotional intelligence (EI). EI also allows the leader-member relationship to identify and improve the weaknesses of all parties. An open communication bond in your organization will ensure that the same opportunities are afforded fairly to all parties.

EI research tells us that leaders must understand their own emotions and emotional experiences, giving them the tools necessary to help other control their own emotions. The key is to reflect on one’s own emotions, the meaning of those emotions, and the underlying associations between emotions and outcomes. These skills should lead to quality relationships, effective communication, and regular feedback to create an atmosphere of trust, opportunity, and innovation.

These are but a few of the benefits of EI.

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” 

— Steven Spielberg