lead with emotional intelligence

Lead with Emotional Intelligence

Presented by:Jeff Ruby

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Lead with Emotional Intelligence

3RedRock Leadership, Tampa Training Center, Tampa, FL, 33614 | (813) 885 5097RedRockLeadership.com | [email protected]

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STRONGERGROW Emotions & The

Furious Pace of Change

Learners today will change their jobs 10 - 14 times

...before their 38th birthday.2012 poll by the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University



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70% of Americans blame leadership crisis as a factor in the national economic decline.

2012 poll by the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University

Emotions & TheFurious Pace of Change



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Companies with high leadership qualities are six times more likely to be among the top 20

financial performers of all organizations.

http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for- 2015 - DDI Report




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2015 presented the decline of the “heroic leader” and the

rise of the “collective leader.”

http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for- 2015




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Disrespectful

Spoiled

Selfish

Tech Savvy

Lazy

Entitled

The General Consensusof this Generation



STRONGERGROW The Reality

of this Generation

Environmentally Conscious

Highly Mobile

Thinks Like Entreprenuers

Values Relationship over Money

Faced Paced

Obsessed with Information



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Humans can, and at times need to, eliminate emotions from their decision-making.

True or False




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Humans can, and at times need to, eliminate emotions from their decision-making.

False




STRONGERGROW Humans & Emotion

Humans can, and at times need to, manage their emotions

while making critical decisions.

True



STRONGERGROW Leaders & Emotion

Humans can, and at times need to, manage their emotions

while making critical decisions.

Leaders

<TrueEven more…



STRONGERGROW Leaders & Emotion

SensoryThalamus

AmygdalaShort Route

Emotional Stimulus Emotional Response

Higher Cortex is disabled when emotions are at a high level (fear, anger, excitement, love, frustration)

Sensory Cortex



Long Route

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Sensory Cortex

SensoryThalamus

Emotional Stimulus Logical Response

Amygdala

• Rational areas are up in the cortex• Emotional zone is close to spinal cord

Leaders & Emotion



Pers

ever

ance

Low

High

Laggards Loners LeadersEmotional Intelligence

Maturity

Collaborativewin/win or walk away

Defensivewin/lose or lose/win

Dutifulwin

Circle of Trust

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Emotional Intelligence



Avoid State Approach State

Threatened by success of others Finds inspiration in the success of others

Demotivated by obstacles Looks at big picture and seeks solutions

Ignores useful feedback Learns from coaching

Criticizes others Coaches others

Gives up easily Perseveres in the face of adversity

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STRONGERGROW 5 Competencies of


Learn them as skills…Personal Awareness -Recognize your influence on others.Integrity -Let your intention match actions.Internal Motivation -Do the right thing for the right reasons.

Empathy -Understand & respond to others' emotions.Social Skills -Build positive relationships.



STRONGERGROW The Avoid State

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BAD

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FIN

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Raised Blood Sugar Level to Provide Energy

Pupils Dilated

Heart Rate Increases

Release of Epinephrine into Blood Stream

Muscle Tension

Increased Blood Flow Narrowing of Arteries

Increase in Adrenaline and Cortisol (Stress Hormone)

Increased Blood Pressure

Cold, Sweaty Palms

Shakiness

Activity Ulcer Formation



ACTIVITY

STRONGERGROW The Approach State

FAM

ILY

LOVE

VAC

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LAUGHTER

ACC

OM

PLIS

HM

ENT

More Creative

Decreased Heart Rate

Stability

Relaxed Muscles

Higher Use of EQ

Improved Immune Function

Decreased Blood Pressure

Relaxation

Improved Digestion



Influence

STRONGERGROW The Avoid State

Decreases Your Influence

Remaining in the Avoid State

creates Negative Energy

&

decreasesyour influence.

Situation



Influence

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Remaining in the Approach State

creates Positive Energy

& increases

your influence.

Situation

The Approach State Increases Your Influence



STRONGERGROW 5 Competencies of


Live them as leadership principles…Build positive relationships. -Social Skills Understand & respond to others' emotions. -Empathy Do the right thing for the right reasons. -Internal Motivation

Let your intention match actions. -Integrity Recognize your influence on others. -Personal Awareness



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Lead with Emotion Intelligence

Improve Coaching Skills

Improve Time Management Skills

EnrichInterpersonal Relationships

Reduce Employee Turnover

Expand Leadership Ability

Enhance Negotiation Skills

2012 poll by the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University

Benefits of Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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