Have you ever wondered what makes some companies and organizations stand out as highly successful? It is all about people, and the answer is Emotional Intelligence.
A growing body of research suggests that business leaders all over the world are under-performing when it comes to the skills and capacities needed in the 21st century. The old perspective of a leader is increasingly irrelevant, and many are struggling with the demands that come from the younger generations.
Where they fail is in the area of human interaction. Senior leaders say the top weakness of frontline managers is their ability to have difficult performance conversations with their direct reports. And frontline managers agree; they rate difficult conversations, coaching, and engaging their teams as their top challenges. Conflict avoidance has become one of the major managerial failures.
EQ in Action is all about how modern companies need leaders and employees who understand how their actions and decisions can either enable or block the goals and success of others. We call this having Emotional Intelligence—or EQ for short. Workplaces with a high EQ culture yield higher productivity, less turnover, and higher profitability.
EQ is used in almost all countries around the globe and even though both people and cultures are different there is something deeply human in the concept that unites people all around the world. People want to work for emotionally intelligent companies where they are seen, heard, and respected as individuals and where the company can formulate and communicate a clear message that they are working towards a common goal. EQ is not about being soft, nice, or emotional. It is a set of skills and competencies that can be developed and which make a significant impact on how effective we are as leaders, managers, colleagues, parents, partners and friends.
By reading this book, you will quickly learn how to use and develop your emotional intelligence and be liked and effective as a leader, as part of a team, and as a partner or parent.
You will benefit from its practical tips and the many insights based on solid research. You will learn how to deal with daily challenges, both external and internal such as how to understand, manage, and control yourself in different situations and how to guide your actions in the right direction.
LEARN HOW:
You can finally break the cycle of hiring the wrong people, low performance, high turnover, a high rate of sick leave, low employee engagement, projects failing, or the threat of AI.
You will see the power of Emotional Intelligence, how EQ can turn organizations into effective and high-performing companies, and how it can change lives, and you will come to understand the emotional landscape of your company, your family, and the world we live in.
You cannot leave an arm or a leg at home when you go to work—the same with feelings. Our feelings are a part of who we are and color “every step we take and every move we make.” We cannot escape our feelings but learn to master them and turn them into practical actions.
EQ in Action will teach you how to manage your and other´s emotions and turn feelings into a powerhouse for a new way to lead, make good decisions, and create high-performance organizations. As a bonus, you will also be a better parent, friend, or partner.
