Navigating Turbulent Times with Emotional Intelligence
What’s more predictive of effectiveness in the workplace than your academic training, administrative acumen, or native intelligence? Whatever the occupation, research consistently points to emotional intelligence – the ability to manage your emotions and to relate effectively to others. Not only that, but also research has shown that emotionally intelligent leaders are more resilient. In ministry, given its highly interpersonal focus, it’s especially true. This workshop will give you a clear understanding of how emotional intelligence relates to leadership in ministry in specific ways. It will also offer you a chance to measure your emotional intelligence through a standardized psychological test, identify areas for development, and provide practical suggestions for improvement.
It seems as though crises/challenging times (e.g., the oppression of Black, Indigenous and People of Color, political climate, pandemic, climate change) shine a spotlight on our emotional intelligence and leadership skills. So many church leaders, parishioners, and students report struggling with the arduous demands of caring for others and themselves. Attending to your emotional intelligence is more important than ever during this period of adaptive challenge and change. But what space do you have to explore these vital skills in the midst of the layers of stress, fear, grief, and sadness? Join LeaderWise staff members Danny Elenz and Cindy Halvorson for a 3-hour time set aside to focus on YOU!
We’ll explore together what emotionally intelligent and resilient leadership means in these tumultuous times. You will complete the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQi), a psychological inventory assessing numerous aspects of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-confidence, emotional expression, assertiveness, independence, problem solving, empathy, impulse control, stress tolerance, flexibility, and more), providing personal feedback on your strengths and areas of development. You will learn about the critical importance of emotional intelligence and its vital role in coping with the challenges we are facing.
You will leave with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence as well as an increased self-awareness of your strengths and growth areas with respect to EI. You will be able to apply this more nuanced awareness to how you navigate personal and professional relationships, decision making, problem solving, and stress.
Without emotional intelligence, you might feel you are navigating troubled waters with no compass. You might feel lost in trying to manage these tumultuous times without attention to your emotions and how you might use your emotions to inform your every move.
You have the potential to feel more equipped for the demands of ministry! Say yes to that, and join us, to learn more deeply about your own emotional intelligence and make a plan to develop it further.
LeaderWise can also bring an Emotional Intelligence Workshop to your organization tailored to your specific schedule and needs. Please contact Mary Kay for more information.
Future online Emotional Intelligence Workshops are scheduled for:
November 2, 2023
MAY 16
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM (CENTRAL)
Online via Zoom
$149