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them down will help you internalize
what you're learning. Think about one
or two things you're grateful for each
day and write them down. This will help
you become more aware of your values
- what's important to you and what you
stand for.
Gaining a deeper understanding
of
what makes us tick helps to build EQ.
Moreover, practicing self-reflection
can make us more receptive to
feedback. When managers understand
themselves better, they can exercise
more control over their actions and
choices. They can manage from a place
of deliberate intention, instead of from
a place of hasty reaction.
A FINAL SUGGESTION?
GET PRESENT!
We don't know what's going to happen
- with COVID or with workplace
arrangements. And managers don't
have to know the
future. They do
have to respond to it, though. Having
the power to craft an intentional,
authentic response that builds trust
and inspires confidence requires the
skills of presence. These skills create
a sense of belonging in the workplace
- however that workplace looks - and
help employees feel empowered to
perform at their best.
organization. The manager who harbors
fear or lets frustration fester is allowing
those feelings to circulate. Similarly, the
manager who can acknowledge intense
feelings and find a way to modulate
or integrate those emotions models
resilience and positivity. Moods are
contagious, so managers need to set
the right tone by bolstering EQ.
KNOWING WHO YOU ARE AND
WHAT YOU STAND FOR
Self-awareness goes hand-in-hand with
authenticity and emotional intelligence.
In fact, deepening our self-awareness
builds emotional intelligence.
It may
seem counterintuitive to take time out
of the day to think about or reflect on
the day when we could be using that
time to get things done. However,
devoting time to self-reflection can help
managers grow.
Make the Time to Reflect Each Day to
Sharpen Self-Awareness
Reserve 10-15 minutes each day to ask:
* What went well?
* What could have gone better?
* What role did you play? What could
you have done differently?
Write down your observations in a
journal or notebook. Physically writing
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While being more authentic at work
and tapping into self-awareness and
EQ can amplify a manager's personal
presence, none of those things are
possible without first getting present.
Managers need to be fully
in
the
moment to make intentional choices
and to handle emotions (theirs and
their employees'). The simple act of
breathing - taking slow, deep breaths
- can reset our physiology and our
thinking, bringing us more in tune with
the present moment.
So, as a final suggestion, take a deep
breath. And just be present for whatever
comes next.
Elsa Powel Strong is vice president of
solution strategy at Ariel. She supports
organizations and individuals to build
the influence and communication skills
they need to drive better performance.
Email Elsa.
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