08/26/2021

Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Emotional Intelligence

August 26, 2021

Tough times call for a strong understanding of your own emotions and the emotions of others when making decisions.

So, perhaps the trials of the past year-plus are why emotional intelligence (EQ) has been top of mind for many association execs recently. With remote work and virtual meetings posing a challenge to interpersonal dynamics and communication, it’s worth getting a grasp on the EQ discussion. Here are a few starting points from ASAE's archives:

Why Emotional Intelligence Is the 21st-Century Skill Employees Need. Valerie Keels, the head of office services at GAVI Alliance, makes the case for emotional intelligence as a counterpart to artificial intelligence—and as a quality that many leaders require. “Individuals with well-developed EI tend to have a higher sense of personal well-being, satisfaction, and contentment, as well as better interpersonal relationships,” she writes.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.