Here's how you can overcome the potential drawbacks of lacking emotional intelligence in a strategic career.

Overtime I have found that one of the most impactful actions I can take, while is a particularly challenging and emotional moment, is to pause. Simply pause. Enjoy the “now” even for a few seconds- and use this short time to take a deep breath and regain perspective. I have learned to recognize the need to be in the moment before moving on to the next moment.

To overcome a lack of emotional intelligence, first take inventory to understand what specific areas are a challenge for you and work on building those skills. Do you find it hard to empathize with others? Take time to try to imagine their perspective and situation. Do you need more patience in conflict resolution? Work on developing your negotiation skills and active listening. Do you find yourself blame-seeking or anticipating a negative outcome? Try to level set and go into a situation assuming the other person had a good intention. Focus on problem-solving and resolution, not retribution.

The first step in this process is recognizing when you lack emotional intelligence. Reflect on past interactions that didn’t go as planned and identify the emotional triggers involved. By being conscious of your feelings and reactions, you can manage them more effectively, ensuring they don't derail your strategic objectives. Understand that negative reactions and emotions often signal opportunities for personal growth. Everyone experiences these moments—embrace them with courage, making yourself vulnerable to push through and develop your emotional intelligence further.

Start observing your emotions. Human emotions tend to change with the variation in situations. Trace your inner being and talk to your loved ones for their suggestions through which you can bring a positive change.

Actively seek constructive feedback from colleagues and mentors to understand how your emotional responses impact others. Create a feedback loop where you solicit input on your interpersonal interactions and adjust accordingly. This external perspective helps you recognize blind spots and refine your approach to enhance collaboration and leadership.

Try establishing a board of directors, including peers, leaders, individuals who report to you, and those who know you personally. Ask them targeted questions on how you show up to others in the world. One great question could be, tell me one thing that I can change to increase how others perceive my emotional intelligence?

Listening actively to understand the feedback, not to argue. Feedback can be confrontational. Try to deeply understand what it means for you and how you can implement for incremental improvement.

Develop your empathy by actively listening to your colleagues and understanding their perspectives and feelings. Practice active listening techniques, such as paraphrasing and validating their emotions, to build stronger connections. Empathy fosters a supportive work environment and enhances your ability to manage team dynamics effectively.

Empathy acts as a very useful ingredient in the whole approach. If the target audience or delegation can connect to the issue easily, that creates the thing interesting for them. To break the routine and to create a sense of ownership we should always try to establish connection. It can be any past experience or can be an apt picking of an incident. Bringing empathy is a conscious effort mostly to increase relevancy.

Incorporating empathy in the context of data and logical solutions is crucial. Empathy provides a comprehensive understanding and uncovers cause-and-effect relationships within data insights. Consider how a customer might react if you choose to do business with their competitor in areas where revenue can be increased. This empathetic perspective can guide strategic decisions and foster stronger, more considerate business relationships.

Empathy is very crucial to be there for a healthy team and organization. Start incorporating that by putting yourself in the shoes of others so that you may realize the situations of other people out there. This will intensify your strategic planning.

L’empathie, ou la capacité de comprendre et de partager les sentiments des autres, est essentielle pour construire des relations solides. Pour développer cette compétence : Pratiquer l’écoute active : Porter une attention pleine et entière à l'interlocuteur, sans interruptions, et reformuler pour montrer que vous avez compris. Observer les indices non verbaux : Apprendre à lire les expressions faciales, le langage corporel et le ton de la voix des autres. Engager des discussions ouvertes : Montrer de l’intérêt pour les expériences et les perspectives des autres, poser des questions et valider leurs sentiments.

Emotional intelligence is what guides our choices, which will reflect in the consequences of the actions taken. Knowing how to deal with your emotions and understanding yourself can be the key to defining your objectives more clearly and effectively. We are human, and each of us shows a different type of emotion for each situation. What will make us stand out is how we handle these emotions.

Regulating reactions is a necessity. If your emotions will overdo in the strategic planning then it might make you biased or over-reactive which fellows dislike. Therefore, make yourself aware that regulating your reactions can make you a decisive and disciplined person, not the one whose reactions can lead to embarrassing situations.

I spent 34 years in an Industry where building relations was paramont. It made getting strategic activities accomplished very executable, collaboration gave speed to the time to execute, as well as objective feedback from these relationships. Building the relationship did not happen over night people need to be sure you will reciprocate and not just be on the receiving end. Most of these relationships lasted my entire career and continue..you must be able to give sometimes candid feedback as well as take it.

I agree with my friend Tom. Relationship building is many times said but not supported. Build your relationships constantly and stay focused on the needs that a client/customer may have. Sometimes you may not have an immediate solution but showing effort and concern about their situation is paramount. Seeing customers as more than just sales revenue creates deeper connections that last longer.

La gestion des relations implique de construire et de maintenir des relations positives avec les autres. Pour y parvenir : Networking : Participer à des événements professionnels et s’impliquer dans des communautés pour élargir son réseau. Mentorat : Trouver un mentor ou devenir mentor pour partager des connaissances et des expériences. Collaboration : Favoriser un environnement de travail collaboratif et encourager le travail d’équipe.

Just like any skill, emotional intelligence can be learned and practiced. 1) Develop deeper connections with others by practicing empathy. Practice “a day in someone else’s shoes”with true active listening. 2) Be Open to Feedback: Accept constructive criticism and use it as an opportunity for growth. Feedback from others can provide valuable insights into your emotional responses and behaviors 3) Emotional Literacy: Expand your emotional vocabulary by learning to label and express your emotions accurately. This helps in communicating more effective.

Consider the broader impact of your emotional intelligence on organizational culture and success. Recognize that improving your emotional intelligence not only benefits your personal career but also enhances team performance and organizational resilience. Prioritize emotional intelligence development as a strategic investment in your long-term career success and the overall health of your workplace.

Most EI studies are based on the western academic studies and professional world which I do have some issues applying it to situation outside of an organization like in an international business setting. Recent Eastern perspectives have been gaining more attention which is much more consistent with myself. The Eastern cultural values and norms influences the expression and interpretation of emotions. There is a collective perspectives and integration of tradional wisdom that can inform modern EI concepts and practices, which is unique in each countries. Still working on mindfulness techniques and meditation to enhance my awareness and emotion regulation.

To overcome the drawbacks of lacking emotional intelligence in a strategic career, focus on developing self-awareness through reflection and feedback, practicing empathy and active listening, enhancing communication skills, managing stress effectively, learning conflict resolution techniques, regulating emotions in challenging situations, and engaging in continuous learning through training and coaching. These strategies will help you improve your interactions, decision-making, and overall effectiveness in your career.

Develop yourself so as to recognise and effectively use opportunities. In doing this you would need to engage yourself in group discussions so as to identify your shortcomings and be willing to allow room for personal development