Listening

Remember Kelsey Grammer's show "Frasier".  He would open his radio program up with the phrase, "I'm listening". 

Many of you have gotten your listening styles report.  What did you learn?  Were you surprised?  What connections do you see with leadership, connecting with others or emotional intelligence?  Use this space to share your observations?

"Feel the Feeling"

What do you think about the section in the EI book titled, "Feel the Feeling" (pg. 107)? I've only read the first couple of pages in that section, but I'm not sure it is so easy to change your mood and emotions so quickly.

Alfreda's Philosophy

Just wondering what you all thought of her personal leadership philosophy.

I found it interesting, considering that we are currently learning about emotional intelligence, that her first point was charisma. Her definition of charisma includes the ability to excite, encourage, and inspire as well as recognizing the importance of interpersonal skills.

MSCEIT

Wow - I completed the emotional intelligence (EI) instrument last night and found it alot of fun actually. I am extremely curious to see how my responses to the odd variety of questions/tasks translates into data regarding my EI. As much as I knew EI was a problem area for me and that I was apprehensive about this section, I now find myself excited and can't wait to meet with Bob about the results! Cheers, Michelle

Connections between Maxwell and emotional intelligence?

So you've read Maxwell's book on connecting (or a good portion of it at least) and you are starting on the EI book.  I'm curious what connections (if any) do you see between Maxwell's principles and the topic of emotional intelligence?

360 Reflections

Let's keep discussing this.  Use this space to share further reflections on your 360.  Did you share it with anyone?  What happened?  What do you think now, 24 hours+ after receiving the feedback?  Remember, everything we do, read about etc is intended to help you understand more about your self and where your opportunities to grow are in a way that is commensurate what your organization asking of you.

Your PLP's

Okay, I hope you are still thinking about your Personal Leadership Philosophy and what it contains.  It should be coming into clearer view for you.  Use this space to share what is in yours and why.  The next step with the PLP is to go share it with someone and get feedback.  If you feel like yours is ready for prime time then go talk to others about it and get some feedback.  You can share the stories here.