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Leading People with Emotional Intelligence

Misneach 2

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• 1. To gain an understanding of EI and its importance for relationships

• 2. Through self-assessment to explore our own Emotional Intelligence.

• 3. To explore the characteristics of the E.I. school leader.

• 4. To explore the characteristics of the E.I. School and reflect on our own schools.

Learning Objectives

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• Emotional intelligence is not about being nice all the time. It is about being honest

• Emotional intelligence is not about being ‘touchy- feely.’ It is about being aware of your feelings, and those of others.

• Emotional intelligence is not about being emotional. It is about being using the information from your emotions to help make better decisions

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... a way of recognising, understanding and choosing how we think, feel and act. It shapes our interaction with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it drives many of our daily actions Freedman, 1998

Emotional Intelligence is ...

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Research shows convincingly that EQ is more important than IQ in almost every role and many times more important in leadership roles.

Stephen Covey

Leadership and EI

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Leaders have a profound impact on the organisations/ schools that they lead

Leaders set the emotional climate

Leaders influence the quality of the relationships

IQ is not enough

Leaders create the conditions for learning –all learning has an emotional base

Why it matters.....

Emotional Hijack

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Event + Response = Outcome

Managing Emotions

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Questionnaire:

Assessing your emotionally intelligent leadership skills.

• How do you measure up??????

Are you Emotionally Intelligent?

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What does an emotionally Intelligent Leader look like?

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

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1. How aware were the Principal / the teacher of their own emotions?

2. How well did they manage them?

3. How understanding were they of each other’s emotions?

4. What was the nature of the relationship between them?

• What are the implications for the school?

Role Play

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21st Century Leadership

What does an Emotionally Intelligent Leader look like?

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• Relationships

• Empowerment

• Creating a positive climate

• Person centred

• Consistent goals, rules and boundaries

• Active prevention of bullying, discrimination and racism.

activity

The Emotionally Intelligent School

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Using Your Emotional Intelligence

• Parents

• Communication

• Motivating Staff

• Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration

My Emotionally Intelligent School

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Feelings are indispensable for rational decision making. They are like a compass, they guide us in the right direction.- Dr. Damasio, Iowa College of Medicine

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• E.I. is the ability to understand self and connect with other people.

• E.I. can be learned with feedback and practice.

• E.I. person works towards bringing out the best in everyone.

• E.I. helps develop a positive learning environment

KEY POINTS

21st Century Leadership