In modern times where AI and process automation are revolutionizing the way we all work, we must not forget that we are all humans leveraging these technologies to add value to each other at the end of the day. Empathy, respect and thinking from the shoes of others are very important to navigate change with very minimal friction. Taking care of self emotionally and helping others to feel more safe and part of the game would make leadership more meaningful. Creating a more safe and collaborative workspace would do wonders for sure.

Reason and Emotion are the main players in Decision Making. Maintaining Equilibrium between these two forces is the real challenge. Some times Reason must set a limit to Emotion. Emotion is needed to initiate and move the Decision Process.

Common leadership challenges include managing diverse teams, handling conflict, motivating employees, and making tough decisions. Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. It enables leaders to recognize and understand their own emotions and those of others, facilitating better communication and empathy. With high EI, leaders can navigate conflicts more effectively, by understanding different perspectives and managing emotions constructively. It also helps in motivating team members by acknowledging their feelings and needs, fostering a supportive and positive work environment. It also helps in making informed decisions by considering the emotional impact on the team.

All of our decisions are made according to rational and emotional factors. Even when we think that the decision was made rationally, in the background - there are emotions. EI is about controlling yourself and using emotions like hidden hints that your brain provides according to the situation where you are and should make a decision.

Facing the daily hurdles of leading diverse teams, resolving conflicts, and sparking motivation can be daunting. Yet, it's emotional intelligence (EQ) that has been my compass through these challenges. EQ has allowed me to tune into my own feelings and those around me, creating a workspace where positivity thrives. By stepping into the shoes of others, I've found pathways through conflicts, gained insights into the unique dynamics of my team, and discovered how to inspire everyone. Communication is the heart of EQ, bringing clarity and forging trust. Armed with EQ, I've seen firsthand how a leader can weave a team into a unified, resilient force, ready to face any obstacle with confidence and a shared sense of compassion.

To lead well takes good character, so as to engender the trust of others. To lead others you must first be able to lead yourself, embodying and demonstrating the characteristics you would like to see in others. In this regard you, your behaviour and your expectations must be coherent in order for others to trust you. Set an example like this and others are more likely follow your lead, and be inspired to improve their own skill in leading.

Organizations are simply a collection of people working towards a common objective. As such, relationships are critical, and without emotional intelligence, it is nearly impossible to effectively navigate and overcome the challenges and conflicts that will inevitably arise.

Understanding our own emotions and those of others allows us to stay in touch with our most human part and with our needs which are the main drivers of motivation. The supports of actions and behaviors. Organizations are made up of people in relationships and the relationship is nourished not only by roles and tasks but also and above all by the experiences we have as human beings. Emotions are one of the expressions of our experience. therefore to make the relationship effective it is advisable to equip ourselves with tools to understand each other and others more and more (in emotions

During my career i have come across many senior executives that were brilliant but had the emotional intelligence of a rock. Typically, overcoming that challenge became a hurdle for them to climb up the executive ladder further. Good news is it can be overturned. If this is your case, first, start by practicing active listening, empathy and self-awareness with your peers and stakeholders, so you can develop a better comprehension of your needs and those of your environment. And secondly, work on controlling your emotions so you can respond to others in a valuable and constructive way. Try mindfulness, meditation or exercising to help you with this. Slowly but surely, you will soon find yourself connecting and inspiring others.

Those who can control emotions will most likely control any negotiation process. You could analyze and control personal emotions and read/scan the emotions of others. Knowing this and working with it gives immense power for further manipulations. Leaders should continuously practice to improve their EI. We talk and solve many people's problems, starting from our customers, our top managers, and every single employee.

1. Reflect on Your Reactions: How do you respond to stress? Are you calm or reactive? 2. Seek Feedback: Ask trusted colleagues or friends how they view your empathy and listening skills. 3. Notice Your Social Interactions: Do you understand social cues and adjust your behavior accordingly? 4. Identify Your Emotions: Can you pinpoint what you're feeling and why? Evaluating your EI isn't about passing a test; it's about ongoing self-awareness and improvement. Remember, EI is a skill that can be developed with practice and patience.

A INTELIGÊNCIA emocional é refletida em suas ações e como isso impacta na vida das pessoas ao seu redor. A pergunta é simples: como as pessoas têm se sentido ao seu lado?

Every single one of us, is unaware of their emotional intelligence. This is the reason that, we currently have so much unhappiness and suffering throughout our modern World today. But it takes courage to get to know ourselves as humans, we are not very good at it. To assess however, you can ask yourself the following question. Have you ever had a serious problem getting to sleep at night? You tossed and turned for hours, and in the end you got up and played on your Smartphone etc. This is your ego emotions, that have taken over control of your memory. There are many other different ways that you can assess, how your ego emotions are causing you suffering, but to understand the full picture, you will need to read my Audiobook podcast.

Ask yourself five times, "Why?". Why I'm angry? - Because someone did the wrong thing. Why did he do this thing? - Because he thought that's OK. Why he thoughts it is OK? -Because five weeks ago we talked about this and it was OK. Why it was OK 5 weeks ago? - Because now clients' conditions have changed. Aha, even after four times, we could say much clearly. We are angry because this manager did the wrong thing due to a lack of information. So what is the real problem? A person who misses the critical changes in our communication channel that work incorrectly and do not deliver proper details? Name your emotions and ask why you feel them, even sitting next to the person. It will give you better control of the situation.

Individual or group awareness practices (mindfulness, counseling, other psycho-corporeal activities) are very useful for learning to know oneself better, becoming familiar with the elements that activate and constitute emotions, recognizing the impermanent process of emotion (arising, and vanish), also recognizing what happens dynamically in one's body, disidentifying one's inner balance from the arising of this or that emotion (which does not mean repressing but knowing with intimacy and acceptance but not remaining victims of these processes)

Emotional intelligence, holds the ONLY solutions for our future human survival here on our fragile Planet Earth. Why is this? We have simply, continued with the same emotional behavioural patterns as our ancestors, we have not yet had the courage to question our behaviours. But our emotions develop our memories, and our memories, develop our behavioural patterns, and, our thought patterns. Also, every single one of us has developed, three different types of emotions. But the most highly influential, of all these three emotions, has become our ego emotions, for many different reasons that you will discover throughout my Audiobook Podcast. That is why most of us, continue to experience so many ego emotional wounds and suffering.

From personal experience: 1. As your self "why" you feel these emotions; 2. Give these emotions a name; 3. Train your empathy (you should disagree with people, you should understand them); 4. Read your opponent's emotions too, and adopt yours; 5. Never hurry up with your next step. Make a pause when you need to think; 6. Analyze your every single negotiation. Replay them in your head and build multiple scenarios that could be useful in the future; 7. Use reflection to build conclusions for yourself based on previous analysis.

1. Empathize: Understand your team's feelings and perspectives to foster a supportive environment. 2. Communicate Effectively: Use your awareness of emotions to convey messages in a way that resonates with your team. 3. Manage Conflicts: Apply empathy and understanding to navigate and resolve disputes. 4. Inspire and Motivate: Recognize and address your team's emotional needs to boost morale and productivity. Leaders equipped with EI can create a more cohesive, motivated, and resilient team. Remember, leadership is not just about direction; it's about connection.

Emotional intelligence can support effective communication, for example in non-violent communication, learning to distinguish emotions, needs from the content expressed in a phenomenological way and from the request. Another example is that of the usefulness for better understanding people by managing to identify the expressions of their motivation and for better understanding their behaviors. Emotionally generative environments facilitate individual responsibility and participation that goes beyond the role or task

Employing emotional intelligence in leadership requires knowing and feeling the same as your team, communicating in a way that connects with them, resolving issues respectfully, and empowering them to reach their full potential. Making emotional connection a top priority creates a positive atmosphere where everyone can thrive, feel more responsible and give their all.

Most of our World’s population, have not yet recognised, the correlation between our human behaviours, that are intrinsically linked to the survival of our fragile Planet Earth. This is why, we are now heading towards our own human downfall..... We must all find the education and practical solutions for us all to work together, as a global collective, but this can only be achieved, once we all begin to discover our advanced, 'WE ARE' altruistic emotions and behaviours of the collective consciousness, so that we can all begin to live together, in harmony, blissful happiness and peace with each other, and, with our fragile Planet Earth, all discussed in my Audiobook Podcast.

In leadership situations, applying emotional intelligence involves actively listening to team members' concerns, providing constructive feedback, and remaining calm under pressure. Leaders can leverage their EI to inspire trust, resolve conflicts diplomatically, and adapt their leadership style to suit the needs of the situation and the individuals involved. By fostering a culture of empathy and understanding, leaders can cultivate high-performing teams and drive organizational excellence.

Effective leaders are effective problem solvers and decision-makers. These require being able to accurately identify obstacles as well as opportunities, obtain and allocate the right resources to obtain results and to manage conflicts and conflicting priorities in spite of their and other's differences. Not everyone is great at everything and works the same way. A great leader is able to assess this, subordinate ego, and use the knowledge to plan, motivate, deliver, monitor and improve overall results without bias and judgement.

Almost all leaders are very emotional people. From time to time, we can hear that all creative people are very emotional. But it applies to everyone who takes enormous responsibility for their duties. Removing your emotions, stopping them somewhere before they go out and everyone notices them - is not always a good idea. Even this is a bad idea because you will explode from the inside. I was in this situation multiple times, and it wasn't good. Read your emotions, understand them, and, as a result - control them. This is the right way out. At the same time, it is tough to train and requires a lot of time. But understanding this feature (EI) and realizing its power - is a huge step toward it.

What are these altruistic emotions, and how can all of us find the practical solutions to adapt our behaviours, so that we all begin to fully develop “Unconditional LOVE”, first for self? Because, if we don’t even have heightened awareness, loving-kindness and compassion, for our own individual, ego emotional wounds and suffering, how on earth can we all gain heightened awareness, and give loving-kindness and compassion towards the suffering of others? This is why, “Unconditional LOVE”, is an even greater “LOVE”, that has far more healing powers. But the enormous benefits of these altruistic emotions, cannot possibly be explained in this very small prelude, you will have to read my full Audiobook Podcast found on my profile page.