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How to use emotional intelligence at work

This week Helen and Sarah talk about emotional intelligence (EQ) at work. They take the 12 characteristics of EQ and share ideas for putting each one into action. Whether you’re thinking about your own development or different exercises to do with the people you work with, this week’s episode is full of practical and useful tips to help make work better for everyone.

 

Resources:

https://hbr.org/2017/02/emotional-intelligence-has-12-elements-which-do-you-need-to-work-on 

 

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-12-components-of-exceptional-emotional-intelligence.html 

 

Relevant podcast episodes for each of the 12 characteristics:

Self-awareness  Episode 69: DIY Career Development
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000429680856
 ​​​​​Emotional self-control  : Episode 67: Managing emotions at work
 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000428677089
Adaptability Episode 140: How to develop your adaptability
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000472866494
Achievement orientation  Episode 87: How to succeed at work:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000441886788

 

Positive outlook   Episode 80: How to be happy at work

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000436862553

 

Empathy  Episode 75: Building empathy at work
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000433427731
Organisational awareness Episode 85: How to manage politics at work:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000440554760
Influence Episode 68: How to be influential
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000429207591
Coach and mentor Episode 84: How to coach yourself
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000439907349
Conflict management  Episode 146: Dealing with conflict
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000475784920
Team work  Episode 37: How to build and be part of brilliant teams:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000415122624
Inspirational leadership Episode 52: Leadership Lessons
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065?i=1000421914016

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