What do you do if your educational leadership is overly reliant on logical reasoning?

Si exigimos inteligencia emocional, debemos invertir más recursos en promover la salud mental de las personas en las empresas, para dejar de verlas como meros engranajes neoliberales de los bolsillos de la empresa.

Le raisonnement logique nous sert à anticiper, planifier, analyser, structurer et appara?t donc indispensable. Pourtant, il est non suffisant pour libérer tout ce dont nous sommes capable et surtout pour préserver nos compétences et nos potentiels quand les émotions s’agitent et nous impactent négativement. Il est essentiel de développer les compétences émotionnelles pour garder un niveau optimal de bien-être, d’efficacité et de performance. Donc, plus l’intelligence émotionnelle est entra?née, plus les émotions seront utilisées à bon escient selon les situations. Car les émotions sont la base de notre leadership, fondamentales dans la prise de décisions et prioritaires dans la communication.

Recognizing the importance of EQ in entrepreneurship, we initiated emotional intelligence workshops for both our leadership team and students. For instance, we once encountered a project delay that frustrated the team. Instead of focusing solely on the logical aspects of problem-solving, we facilitated a session on understanding and managing emotions, which improved team cohesion and led to a more effective resolution.

Creativity is crucial in entrepreneurship. To foster this, we introduced 'hackathons' focused not just on coding but on solving business challenges creatively. An example was when we tackled the issue of user engagement on our platform. The winning solution wasn’t the most technologically advanced but the most creatively engaging, proposing a gamified learning experience that significantly increased user participation.

We actively seek diverse perspectives by involving students, educators, and industry experts from various backgrounds in curriculum development and decision-making processes. This was particularly evident when redesigning our marketing course. Input from a diverse panel, including non-marketers, introduced innovative strategies like storytelling and emotional branding, enriching the course content.

Understanding the role emotions play in business, we incorporated modules on leadership empathy, negotiation with emotional intelligence, and the psychology of decision-making into our curriculum. A memorable moment was during a class discussion on empathy in leadership, where students shared personal experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of its impact on team dynamics and decision-making.

Reflective practice is integral to our learning approach. We encourage both students and staff to maintain reflective journals. This practice was transformative during a project that initially failed to meet expectations. Through reflection, the team identified overlooked emotional factors influencing consumer behavior, which led to a successful project revision.

In managing change, especially when introducing new technologies or methodologies, we emphasize the 'people aspect.' An example is our transition to a new learning management system (LMS). By focusing on the concerns and emotional resistance of both educators and students, and not just the technical benefits, we facilitated a smoother adoption process.

Highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in educational leadership. This includes empathy, understanding student needs, and fostering a positive learning environment.

An area often overlooked is the physical and mental well-being of the community. We've learned that well-being directly impacts learning and creativity. Initiating wellness programs and stress management workshops has not only improved our community’s overall health but also their productivity and creativity. It’s a reminder that the mind and body are interconnected, influencing our logical and emotional responses. Incorporating these elements into our leadership and educational practices has enriched our community's learning experience, fostering a more holistic approach to entrepreneurship that values both logic and emotion.