You’re an executive tasked with leading a culture change. How can you develop your emotional intelligence?
As an executive, you have a key role in shaping the culture of your organization. Culture change is not easy, but it can be rewarding if you can align your vision, values, and behaviors with your team and stakeholders. To do that, you need to develop your emotional intelligence (EI), which is the ability to understand and manage your own and others' emotions. EI can help you communicate effectively, build trust, resolve conflicts, and inspire change. Here are some ways to improve your EI as an executive leading a culture change.