We are living in unprecedented times and dealing with enormous global disruption and stress. It is not surprising that tension is high, and we are seeing burnout levels increasing globally. We are being called on to be agile, resourceful and resilient and to redefine the way we work and live. As leaders, we need to manage our emotions, stay calm and adapt quickly to circumstances. All while being authentic, approachable and empathetic. We need to be able to keep our teams engaged, motivated and productive. This is resilience and high EQ at its best. This is no easy feat.
Takeaways
- Understand the principles of EI and why they matter to your bottom-line.
- Know how to spot signs of team disfunction and/or stress.
- Use tools to increase resilience and create healthy habits, routines and rituals.
- Increase psychological safety and accountability so your team performs at its best.
- Promote a culture of engagement and execution within your team.
- Practice empathy, accountability and stay connected to inspire and influence.
- Build a collaborative, trusting, emotionally intelligent team.
