Ever wonder what the “something” is that makes great leaders great? It’s emotional intelligence. In today’s work environment, it’s often more important than technical knowledge and skills. This brief, practical program lays the foundation for what emotional intelligence is and how to use it. We will also cover how you can  strengthen your skills in these areas:

• Self-awareness
• Self-regulation
• Motivation
• Empathy
• Social skills

You will learn to:

• Define emotional intelligence and its benefits
• Apply mindfulness practices and strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence
• Recognize your strengths and opportunities for growth

You will benefit by:

• Learning how your brain operates
• Exploring mindfulness techniques to support brain integration
• Developing practical strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence
• Obtaining resources to improve your emotional intelligence

Audience:

Any U-M faculty or staff member who would like to learn more about emotional intelligence in the workplace

Express Interest:

Can't make it to the scheduled dates? Follow this process to join the Express Interest List for any course you are interested in:

1. Select "Register Yourself" and/or log into My LINC
2. Navigate to the course you are interested in if needed
3. Select "Register" then "Express Interest" at the bottom of the page

You will be notified when a new session is created with an opportunity to register. Individuals who are on the waiting list for a session will be added to the Express Interest List if they were unable to attend their desired session.