When asked to identify the necessary traits for leaders, most would propose answers like charisma, purpose, determination, and trustworthiness. However, many leaders have a single quality in common. What distinguishes the best leaders from the majority is their level of emotional intelligence. In this video course, you will learn what emotional intelligence is and how you can use it in leadership.

Session 01: Why Emotional Intelligence is Critical for Leaders

• What quality helps separate the most effective leaders from the rest?
• What are some reasons to cultivate your emotional intelligence?

Session 02: Four Components of Emotional Intelligence

• What are the four major components of emotional intelligence?
• How can you strengthen yourself in each of these areas?

Session 03: Identifying Emotional Intelligence in Those You Lead

• Why do you need to assess the emotional intelligence of your people?
• What are some ways to get an objective gauge of your team's emotional intelligence?

Session 04: Improving Your Emotional Intelligence

• What are some steps to take to increase your emotional intelligence?
• What can be the most challenging part of working on your emotional intelligence?