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Gary Low, Ph.D. Richard Hammett, Ed.D. Transformative Emotional Intelligence for Performance and Leadership Excellence

4 DECADES of DISCOVERY Research – Theory - Practice

Guiding q1 Q1 – What differentiates individuals who are more successful & healthy than others not so successful & healthy?

discovery Specific Personal & Emotional Skills Learning Dimensions & Skill Sets Balancing Competencies – Skill Sets

Guiding Q2 How could we help individuals change and develop in ways that are more successful and healthy? In education: Teaching & Learning In training: Coaching & Consultation

discovery Learn EI - Healthy & Balanced Mind Effective Relationships – Self/Others Goal Focus – Achieve - Satisfaction Contentment – Peace of Mind

Objectives Introduce EI as a Learning Model

Objectives Introduce EI as a Learning Model Guiding Principles for Developing EI

Objectives Introduce EI as a Learning Model Guiding Principles for Developing EI Dimensions & Skills of Transformative EI

Objectives Introduce EI as a Learning Model Guiding Principles for Developing EI Dimensions & Skills of Transformative EI Connections to Leadership

Operational Definition

Operational Definition Emotional Intelligence is the learned ability to think constructively and act wisely.

Our Formal Definition Emotional intelligence facilitates: Accurate self-knowledge and appreciation

Our Formal Definition Emotional intelligence facilitates: Accurate self-knowledge and appreciation A variety of healthy relationships

Our Formal Definition Emotional intelligence facilitates: Accurate self-knowledge and appreciation A variety of healthy relationships Good work relationships/productivity

Our Formal Definition Emotional intelligence facilitates: Accurate self-knowledge and appreciation A variety of healthy relationships Good work relationships/productivity Healthily dealing with everyday work/stress

Reframing the Definition Emotional intelligence facilitates: Leadership excellence Career success Achievement and high performance Life effectiveness

Guiding Q3 Can we be excellent and equal too?

discovery Yes – Learn Constructive Thinking Yes – Create Goals for Growth Yes – Wise Actions - EI Skills Yes – Personal Standards of Excellence

What are the four basic emotions? Anger: Immediate danger in the present! In the past: Resentment In the future: Envy or Jealousy Fear: Potential danger in the present. In the past: Traumatic memories In the future: Worry or stress. Sadness: Loss in the present. In the past: Remorse, regret, or guilt In the Future: Pessimism or hopelessness. Happiness!

What are emotions?

Can people change?

Stimulus or Activating Event Can people change? Stimulus or Activating Event

Stimulus or Activating Event Thoughts, Beliefs, Values Will people change? Stimulus or Activating Event Thoughts, Beliefs, Values

Stimulus or Activating Event Thoughts, Beliefs, Values do people change? Stimulus or Activating Event change Thoughts, Beliefs, Values

Stimulus or Activating Event Thoughts, Beliefs, Values Can people change? Stimulus or Activating Event change Thoughts, Beliefs, Values

Stimulus or Activating Event Thoughts, Beliefs, Values Can people change? Stimulus or Activating Event change Thoughts, Beliefs, Values Cognitive structures are useful when working to create personally meaningful change!

The Emotional Learning System (ELS©) 1. Explore 2. Identify 3. Understand 4. Learn 5. Apply and Model The Emotional Learning System (ELS©)

EI Learning School Principle #1: EI Integrates Emotional Intelligence is an integrated set of skills and behaviors to learn and develop.

EI Learning School Principle #2: Skills based We can work to learn, strengthen, and enhance skills.

EI Learning School Principle #3: EI is experiential The experiential system is the lead system for learning, positive change, and personal growth.

EI Learning School Principle #4: Reflective Thinking Emotional learning is different from cognitive/academic learning (see Emotional Learning System).

EI Learning School Principle #5: Reflective Thinking Breaking the habit of emotional reactivity – A requisite skill.

EI Learning School Principle #6: Positive focus EI provides a foundation for achieving excellence in career, life, and leadership.

EI Learning School Principle #7: Positive assessment Positive assessment is a first step for achievement, leadership, and personal growth.

EI Learning School Principle #8: Behaviorally Anchored EI skills, behaviors, and attitudes lead to intentional, wise behaviors and outcomes.

EI Learning School Principle #9: Life Management Behavioral reflections of higher order thinking leads to positive emotional learning and daily health.

EI Learning School Principle #10: Brain = Social Organ Interdependence is a more important variable than independence.

EI Learning School Principle #11: A Personal Science Excellence is self defined and self directed.

EI Learning School Principle #12: Daily Modeling Developing and modeling EI every day is the overarching goal.

The SCALE®

Skills for Career And Life Effectiveness® A Profile of Skills for Career And Life Effectiveness® (SCALE®)

Transformative ei Applications Career & Work Success Life Effectiveness Well Being & Personal Satisfaction Healthy & Balanced Mind

Transformative ei Applications Achievement & Program Completion Team Building & Relationship Skills Managing Strong Negative Emotions College & Job Readiness

Transformative ei Applications Performance & Leadership Excellence Positive Personal Change Coaching – Counseling - Mentoring Personal Ethics & Safety

Five Important Learning Points Intra- and Inter-personal connections of EI skills. Skills are related to each other. Thinking, feeling, and behavioral focus. Emotional Learning System© used daily. EI problem indicators.

Connections to Leadership, academic, and HR Performance

A Profile of Emotional Skills Develop Strengthen Enhance Interpersonal Skills: Assertion 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 Leadership Skills: Comfort 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 24 Leadership Skills: Empathy 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Leadership Skills: Decision Making 5 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Leadership Skills: Personal Influence 4 6 9 11 13 15 17 39 44 49 Self Management: Drive Strength 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38 42 44 46 50 Self Management: Time Management 5 8 10 12 20 22 24 Self Management: Commitment Ethic 8 10 12 14 22 24 Intrapersonal: Self Esteem 9 18 23 26 29 32 35 39 42 45 48 50 Intrapersonal: Stress Management 4 9 14 19 24 29 34 Low Normal High Potential Problem Area: Aggression 2 4 6 8 11 15 19 24 28 35 Potential Problem Area: Deference 2 4 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 32 36 Potential Problem Area: Change Orientation 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 16 18 21 24 High Achieving Profile TAMUK First-Year Student Profile Academic At-Risk Profile

Interpersonal Dimension I: Communication Skills Assertion Anger Control/Management Anxiety Control/Management

Leadership Dimension II: Four Leadership Skills

Self-Management Dimension III: Self-Management Skills

Dimension IV: Intrapersonal Skills

Potential ProblemS

Popular Assessments Emotional Skills Assessment Process® Skills for Career And Life Effectiveness® Personal Excellence Map®

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