Interpersonal Intelligence at Work

Interpersonal Intelligence at Work

Joyce Odidison, MA, PCC

Increase Awareness and Understanding of…

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Measure our Interpersonal Wellness Quotient (IWQ)

• Experience and Discuss how it works

• Share statistics

Outline Outline

Belief that we...

• Learn from all life experiences

• Learn by changing our thoughts about our experiences

• Have the ability to learn new ways to transform our selves

Transformational TheoryTransformational Theory

Action

Skill Development

Acknowledgement Reflection

Dialogue

Responsibility

Feedback

Competency Building

Encouragement

Awareness

Practice

InformationInterpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal Intelligence

• Awareness, desire and ability to contribute to the wellness of your relationships.

• Capacity to interact well and communicate responsibly in your relationships.

Interpersonal IntelligenceInterpersonal Intelligence

• 70 years of research shows that

• Great relationships determines our level of happiness and well being....

– More than income

– More than grades

– More than status

Interpersonal WellnessInterpersonal Wellness

Some employees.....

• Experience recurring conflicts?

• Have difficulties with self leadership?

• Continue to end relationships poorly?

• Hold unto negative cognitive patterns?

• Have Interpersonal deficit?

What Happens WhenWhat Happens When

A Guide to increasing Interpersonal Harmony

Interpersonal Intelligence….Interpersonal Intelligence….

• Views the person as a system

• Shows the interdependence of employees wellness - to social vibrations and morale at work

• Introduces new dialogue for remedial actions and transformation

Interpersonal Wellness SystemInterpersonal Wellness System

• Tom was the preverbal bad boy. Popular but despised, immature but endearing. Tolerated at work but not highly regarded. An excellent sales man with excellent sales record but very low IWQ.

• He finally got it!

Tom’s StoryTom’s Story

How Well Are You Experiencing this?How Well Are You Experiencing this?

• Show the Interdependence of relationships

• Shows the impact of each area on one’s whole life

• Raises awareness and responsibility to manage self

• Introduces the concept of social vibrations

• Those who feel good send out positive social vibrations that help others feel great!

Interpersonal Wellness SystemInterpersonal Wellness System

Spiritual Social Emotional Occupational Intellectual Environmental Financial Physical

Self-esteem: 2

Community: 5Self- awareness: 5 Job Skills: 7 Accountability

: 3Diversity: 4 Earning

Potential: 4Appearance: 8

Values: 4 Family: 5 Fear: 4 Position: 4 Knowledge: 5Social Consciousness: 4

Money Management: 4 Stamina: 6

Balance:2

Personal Growth: 4

Anger: 4 Career Goals: 4

Education: 5 Personal Impact: 4

Debt Load: 2 Exercise: 8

Trust: 2 Responsible Communication: 4

Disappoint-ment: 4

Job Satisfaction: 5

Experience: 5 Awareness of Self: 5

Budget: 3 Rest: 9

Personal- style: 6 Family: 7 Regrets: 4 Career - 5 Cognitive

Skills: 6Awareness of Others: 3

Planning: 2 Nutrition: 5

Total =16 Total = 25 Total = 21 Total = 25 Total = 24 Total = 20 Total = 13 Total = 36

Total ÷ 5= 3.8

Total ÷ 5= 5

Total ÷ 5= 4.2

Total ÷ 5= 5

Total ÷ 5= 4.8

Total ÷ 5= 4

Total ÷ 5= 2.6

Total ÷ 5= 7.2

Measuring and Knowing their IWQMeasuring and Knowing their IWQ

• Provided via a coaching framework

• Raises awareness for an employee and increases responsibility

• Decision making is more sound

• Responsible communication is encouraged

• Accountability is increased

IWQ & AccountabilityIWQ & Accountability

• Employee takes initiative for learning

• A new approach to personal development

• Increases personal reflection

• Reduces criticising, complaining and contention

• Give leaders a tool to gauge the pulse of the organization

Benefits of IWQBenefits of IWQ

Where employees are able to...

• Improve the wellness of their relationships

• Gain a higher level of awareness

• Increase individual responsibility

• Gain accountability without fear

• Reduce conflicts, animosity, and violence through reflection and transformation

Interpersonal Intelligent WorkforceInterpersonal Intelligent Workforce

• Heightened awareness of impact and responsibility to maintain one’s balance, and wellness.

• A focus on the whole person

• Inquiring, Exploring, Informing

Learning, Transforming and Expanding

Interpersonal Intelligence Comes from…Interpersonal Intelligence Comes from…

• Focuses on solutions• Celebrates what’s working well for the employee• Builds competencies based on the employees

strengths and skills.• Identifies unique challenges and deficits• Acknowledges employee’s choices and how to

change them if necessary• Empower employees to make decision and set

goals

Interpersonal Wellness CoachingInterpersonal Wellness Coaching

• Invites employees to consider the possibilities of having great workplace interactions

• Enthuses employees to find ways to improve their success

• Acknowledges employees strengths

• Provides unique strategies for unique people

Interpersonal Wellness CoachingInterpersonal Wellness Coaching

• What more would you like to know?

• What challenges do you see?

• What opportunities might this provide for your organization?

• What will you need to improve the interpersonal intelligence of your workplace?

QuestionsQuestions

Joyce Odidison, MA, PCCConflict Analyst, Strategist & CoachPresident & CEOInterpersonal Wellness Services Inc.Phone: 204.668.5283 E-mail: joyce@interpersonalwellness.comWebsite: www.interpersonalwellness.comBlog: http://lifecoachcentre.wordpress.com

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