Emotional Intelligence and Negotiation

Posted on December 23, 2021January 5, 2022 by Jan Hovrud

Emotional Intelligence and Negotiation

Talented leaders recognize that skillful negotiation not only brings the best outcome, but also helps build lasting relationships in the organization.

Collaborative negotiation can be powerful in driving fresh approaches, moving through change in positive ways and finding creative solutions.

Using your emotional intelligence is an important factor in exercising a collaborative negotiation style. Every stage of the negotiation process requires the artistry of effectively demonstrating strength in emotional intelligence.

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Survive and Thrive with EQ Flexibility

Posted on December 2, 2021November 30, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Survive and Thrive with EQ Flexibility

A few years ago on vacation in Mexico, my husband and I visited a water park. There we experienced a float bridge of sorts.

While crossing the water, the bridge ebbed and flowed with our every movement. The more resistance that we showed the more the bridge seemed to want to dump us into the water.

It was clear, we learned with experience, that we needed to “go with the flow” in order to safely get across. Be flexible and we would make it.

Flexibility, as defined by Reuven Bar-On, author of the EQ-instrument, is the “ability to adjust one’s feelings, thoughts and behavior to changing situations and conditions.”

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Stress, Workplace Success and Emotional Intelligence

Posted on November 25, 2021November 23, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Stress, Workplace Success and Emotional Intelligence

Leaders who demonstrate strong emotional intelligence are able to better build relationships, drive teams to improve performance, adapt to change and deal with difficult job demands.

In a national study of over 1000 working Americans aged 18 and over done by Legar Marketing and Multi-Health Systems, stress was found to have a detrimental effect on emotional intelligence.

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Reality Testing – Developing Your Mental Picture

Posted on September 30, 2021September 28, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Reality Testing – Developing Your Mental Picture

The first time you put in those new prescription contact lenses or donned glasses, the world was a much clearer, brighter place. The truth is that we get used to seeing things in a certain way and perhaps don’t notice that things could be seen in a better perspective.

Reality Testing, one of the fifteen competencies on the EQ-I (Emotional Quotient Instrument), defines our ability to accurately size up situations. It is the capability to see things objectively—the way they are, rather than the way we wish or fear them to be. The emphasis is on pragmatism, objectivity, being well grounded and realistic.

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Thinking on Your Feet

Posted on September 9, 2021August 12, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Thinking on Your Feet

Conducting a successful Q&A session can make or break your presentation. The Q&A is an opportunity to find out what the audience members are thinking, share expertise and build rapport.

Done professionally the Q&A can leave a lasting impression on your subordinates, peers and leaders.

Maintaining your composure is key to keeping the audience with you.

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Creating Your Legacy – Self-Actualization

Posted on September 2, 2021August 12, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Creating Your Legacy – Self-Actualization

Knowing who we are and understanding what we contribute can lead to a meaningful, rich and full life.

Self-Actualization, one of the fifteen competencies of emotional intelligence, is the ability to realize one’s potential capabilities. It is that deep inner calling that motivates us to have an enthusiastic commitment to long-term goals.

We realize self-actualization by maximizing our development and continuing to strive toward our dreams-one day at a time.

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Building Your EQ Advantage with Happiness

Posted on August 12, 2021August 10, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Building Your EQ Advantage with Happiness

Quick — right now — write down ten things that make you happy in your life.

Were there any work related items on that list?

Strength in the Emotional Intelligence competency of happiness has been associated with high performance on the job. Additionally, happiness is critical for building high performing teams and work groups.

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Emotional Information Age

Posted on May 6, 2021April 19, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Emotional Information Age

The information age has been here for quite some time. All of us are dependent on getting information, interpreting it and using it wisely. But there is also another type of information age going on that does not involve technology, it centers on the energy of emotions.

The field of Emotional Intelligence has grown both in sophistication and importance. There has been a dramatic increase in researchers that have entered the field and studies that are being conducted. This concept has taken hold worldwide.

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Business Case for Emotional Intelligence

Posted on March 25, 2021March 15, 2021 by Jan Hovrud

Business Case for Emotional Intelligence

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Intellect (IQ) has long been identified as a critical factor for success in business. Financial decisions, detailed analysis, creation of strategies, defining effective processes and procedures are fundamentals in making businesses run smoothly. Smart people are needed to skillfully move the business forward, look at things in innovative ways and see beyond the present.

However, research study after research study clearly demonstrates the value of the “good boss” in building teams, demonstrating leadership attributes, retaining employees and creating positive work environments—having Emotional Intelligence. Combining IQ and EQ (emotional quotient) are proving to be powerful factors for business and personal success.

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