In a recent LeaderGov workshop on Emotional Intelligence, leaders shared their perspective and best practices on effectively addressing their own emotions as well as emotional situations on their teams.
Underlying the leaders’ answers was a desire to improve their skill and the skills of their teams to address tension and emotion. LeaderGov recommended several tools to learn and grow EI for their teams including:
The workshop started by asking the local government leaders why they or their leadership teams sometimes do not lean into emotional situations at work. Leaders responded with the following ideas.
In a recent LinkedIn poll, we asked local government leaders if their teams’ emotional intelligence was above average, average or below average. The results were not surprising in that most people rated their team below average or average.
So, what does it take to increase and develop emotional awareness on a team? Developing emotional intelligence in an organization can have numerous benefits, including improved communication, increased teamwork, and better conflict resolution.
Here are some ways to grow emotional intelligence in your local government:
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