LEADERSHIP
EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
TOOL KIT
By Dr. Kellen Kiambati
The Power Of Emotions
E
motions are powerful. They can
override thoughts, transform
relationships, and profoundly
influence behavior. Emotional
intelligence (EQ) allows us to
harness that power to understand
ourselves, overcome challenges, and
build strong relationships. Best of all,
emotional intelligence can be learned
at any time.
Research shows that Intellectual
Intelligence (IQ) has less to do
with success in life than Emotional
Intelligence (EQ). Our IQ helps us
understand and navigate the world
on one level, but we also need EQ,
or emotional smarts, in order to
succeed. We all know people who
are academically brilliant and yet
are socially inept and unsuccessful.
What they are missing is emotional
intelligence.
‘‘Research shows that Intellectual
Intelligence (IQ) has less to do with success
in life than Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
Our IQ helps us understand and navigate
the world on one level, but we also need EQ,
or emotional smarts, in order to succeed.
We all know people who are academically
brilliant and yet are socially inept and
unsuccessful. What they are missing is
emotional intelligence.’’
Emotional intelligence is directly
linked to self-esteem, self-
awareness, compassion, empathy, and
adaptability - important predictors of
success in life. Emotional intelligence
is what helps you communicate
clearly, lead others, and build
powerful relationships at work and
in your personal life. Emotional
Intelligence also helps you motivate
yourself, solve problems, bounce back
from disappointment, and achieve
your goals.
Have you ever asked yourself why
emotional intelligence matters?
Have you ever felt like depression,
anxiety, or anger was controlling
you? Do you often act impulsively,
doing or saying things you know
you shouldn’t, only to regret it later?
Do you feel disconnected from your
feelings or emotionally numb? Do
you have a hard time communicating
with others and forming meaningful
connections? Do you feel like your
life is an emotional rollercoaster - all
extremes and no balance? All of these
challenges are related to a breakdown
in emotional intelligence.
We often hear from people who feel
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