Emotional Intelligence in relation to leadership CHRISTCHURCH POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH HUMANITIES AND SCIENCE. Te Wananga o Otautahi School of Nursing and Human services Chris Taua Fiiadegenenssiinanipeiaii phason CPIT“S Emotional Intelligence - * “is the ability to monitor one’s own and other’s emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use the information to guide one’s thinking and actions" (Salovey & Mayer 1990). aae * "Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognising, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as much as 80% of the "success" in our lives" (Freedman et al).<= Emotional Intelligence Theory? Emotional intelligence is about having the ability to understand and manage the emotions of yourself and also those around you. Remember, the objective of a leader is to complete the task successfully, keep the team together and manage the team on an individual basis to ensure everyone is happy and playing to their strengths.w= What makes a good Leader? * Can control their emotions as well as those of the teamRecogn Regulation Emotional Self Awareness Accurate Self Assessment Self-Control Trustworthiness Conscientiousness Adaptability Drive and motivation Initiative Empathy Organisational Awareness Understanding the environment Influence InspirationalLeadership Developing others Influence Buildingbonds ‘Team Workand Collaboration1. Self-awareness * Being self aware means that you understand . ora: 2. Self-Management * Through being in control of what you say and do, whilst rejecting the temptation to make rushed decisions, you can be in charge of your actions A and therefore reduce the chance of compromising your values. &3. Social Awareness * Social awareness is the ability for a Leader to understand the emotions of the team members around them and to get a good comprehension of their emotional makeup. pce A4. Social Skills e x 4 * Leaders with good Social Skills are often very good communicators. * also good at conflict resolution and communicating the vision to team members, enlightening them and creating motivation and inspiration throughout the team.4 Perfection takes practice . Adaily journal Calm! . Understand your values . Be accountable for your actions . Re examine why you are a leader . Set goals . Turn negatives into positives . Learn and understand conflict resolution . Learn how to praise others