Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Becoming Better Leaders through Improved Lifestyles

Thousands of books and articles have been written and published about Emotional Intelligence. Yet, despite the huge amount of tips and techniques that are provided in such publications, few people have been able to understand the real implications of this management craze. Even fewer have been able to implement it in their daily lives so as to become more resilient and effective. This crash course approaches the topic of EI from a different perspective: what is it that I have to change in my lifestyle in order to become more productive, successful and accomplished? By attending this intensive 3-day course, participants will learn the impact their daily habits have on their leadership and success potential. They will also learn how small but enduring habits, i.e. lifestyle, can have a positive butterfly effect on their work life balance.

The course uses mini presentations by the subject matter expert aimed at explaining the theory behind Emotional and Action Intelligence. These presentations are followed by practical applications, in the form of simulations, designed to help participants translate theory into practice. Finally, the course relies on a number of self-assessments and questionnaires the purpose of which is to help participants discover their strengths and weaknesses in this important and critical competency.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the nature and theories underlying Emotional Intelligence (EI)
• Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed
• Identify their personal strengths and blind spots revealed through self-assessments
• Boost their EQ levels by learning lifestyle tips and techniques aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence
• Improve their action intelligence by translating their emotional intelligence into actionable steps and habits

The course is intended for professionals, at all levels, who are keen on enhancing their personal productivity at work and in their personal lives. The course is of particular benefit to business managers and leaders who lead a very busy career which continues to tax other aspects of their lives.

• Emotional intelligence
• Lifestyle management
• Rational decision making
• Self and time management
• Team building
• Result orientation
• Resilience

• Emotional Intelligence (EI)
•          Emotional intelligence defined
•          Emotional Quotient (EQ) versus Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
•          Research findings
• Self-awareness and self-management: the cornerstones of EI
•          Self-assessment
•          Interpretation of results
• The competency framework
•          The four competency clusters
•          The importance of self-awareness
•          The Z-test: a self-assessment of EI competencies
•          What does your score mean?
•          Addressing the gaps: where to start
• Boosting your EQ: the lifestyle approach
•          The impact of emotions on the brain
•          Change and its effects on our productivity
•          The functions of the amygdala
•          Amygdala hijacks and their impact on focus and productivity
•          Super food: food for emotional intelligence
•          Energy sapping food habits
•          What to eat on a working day
•          Detox: myths and tips
•          Sleep and its impact on productivity
•          Myths about sleep
•          The body's 3 main clocks
•          SupraChiasmatic Nucleus (SCN), Master Clock and Circadian (Biological) Rhythm
•          Learning from the astronauts
• Action intelligence
•          The exercise-productivity relationship
•          Myths about exercise
•          What doctors don't tell you
•          Bad habits that are good for you
•          Your heart in numbers
•          Exercise: facts and figures