4 Reasons Why The Most Innovative Companies Are Developing Emotional Intelligence
Bill Marklein
sayhello@employhumanity.com
The companies that have been thriving in recent years have high Emotional Intelligence (EI) in their DNA. Emotional Intelligence will continue to be one of the fastest growing job-skills beyond 2024 because of the abundant benefits to achieving excellence. Innovative companies excel with Emotional Intelligence because these high EI team members can handle stress healthily, understand others, consistently listen with empathy, welcome feedback, emulate core values and make thoughtful decisions with clarity. Here are 4 reasons why the most innovative companies are developing Emotional Intelligence:
1. ADAPTABILITY
Team members with high Emotional Intelligence embrace the new normal of constant disruption with grit, resilience and enthusiasm. They have growth mindsets to adapt and develop new skills and thinking patterns to embrace constant change. You will not hear the 7 most expensive words in business with high EI..."we have always done it that way."
2. CURIOSITY
The innovative companies have a pattern, if not core value, of curiosity. Emotional Intelligence is being ridiculously uncomfortable with the status quo. Team members with high Emotional Intelligence are thinking, saying and doing “there has got to be a better way.” Hello innovation.
3. CLARITY
When Emotional Intelligence is present, associates can coherently and systematically piece together the disruption with confidence and composure. These employees have disciplined, ongoing self-reflection to consistently bring their best selves to work. This comprehensive wellness translates into optimal performance.
4. SELF and SOCIAL AWARENESS
Employees with high Emotional Intelligence fully know their individual strengths and weaknesses and how they fit into the core values and vision of the organization. They are a good steward of their strengths to the company and have the humility to involve others and utilize resources to support their weaknesses.
The world is changing every day, every minute. What will not change is the most innovative companies will continue to hire and value Emotional Intelligence. Employ Humanity invites you to the main event, Employ Humanity Leadership Day, on September 19 at the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee.