We think you’ll get a lot out of a white paper highlighting the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how relying solely on rational thinking can limit our potential as humans and leaders. It is from a company called “Positive Intelligence.”
The author suggests that by raising our Emotional Intelligence, we can tap into the vast potential of our emotional minds and intuition. He also talks about how understanding the brain science behind EQ can help us better access our wisdom and unlock our full potential.
Positive Intelligence’s white paper on Emotional Intelligence at Work is a resource for understanding the neuroscience behind EQ and learning how to improve it to achieve optimal team performance and well-being. While we are going to touch on some highlights here, you may find it helpful to read the white paper to learn more about the benefits of Emotional Intelligence and how to cultivate it both in the workplace and at home.
Importance of holistic thinking
Amazon is a data-driven organization yet its founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, doesn’t rely solely on analysis when making strategic decisions, despite the common expectation that he would. Instead, the implication is that Bezos also values and incorporates other factors, including Emotional Intelligence, intuition, and wisdom, in addition to data analysis.
“All of my best decisions in business and in life have been made with heart and intuition – not analysis. When you can make a decision with analysis, you should do so, but it turns out in life that your most important decisions are always made with instinct, intuition, taste, heart.” – Jeff Bezos.
Even in data-driven environments, there’s recognition of the importance of a more holistic decision-making approach. This approach could align with the idea that tapping into your Emotional Intelligence and broader sources of wisdom can lead to more well-rounded and effective decisions.
Developing Emotional Intelligence to help individuals and teams become more resilient, optimistic, and collaborative is the focus of Shirzad Chamine, the founder of Positive Intelligence. He has dedicated his professional career to assisting individuals in increasing their emotional intelligence. This commitment likely stems from Chamine's personal experience of the significant and enlightening advantages of enhancing emotional intelligence.
By emphasizing Chamine's personal connection to the benefits of higher emotional intelligence, the statement underscores the idea that those who have personally experienced the positive impact of emotional intelligence are more likely to advocate for its development and promote its importance to others. It also serves as an example of how one's own experiences can influence their professional pursuits and goals.
-courtesy Coach Phil
