Theresa Worthy – Emotional Intelligence and Inclusivity

Becoming Preferred

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Episode Overview:

Emotional intelligence (EI), often referred to as EQ or Emotional Quotient, is critically important in our professional lives and workplace for a multitude of reasons. Its impact ranges from individual performance to organizational culture and even to the bottom line of the business.

In the digital age, where technology and automation are prevalent, the human element of business becomes increasingly valuable. Emotional intelligence nurtures this human element, fostering environments where creativity, innovation, and productivity thrive. Whether it’s through leadership, teamwork, customer interaction, or adaptability, the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace cannot be overstated. It’s an investment in people that pays dividends in organizational success and sustainability.

To help us understand how EI and AI can complement each other in promoting a culture of inclusion, is my guest, author, speaker, and coach, Theresa Worthy.

Guest Bio:

Theresa Worthy has been a foreign language teacher, a fiction author, and professional speaker. She brings a global perspective and a unique blend of cultural understanding, communication expertise, adaptive teaching approaches, storytelling skills, and empathy to her EI consulting practice.

With these qualities, Theresa offers innovative solutions tailored to help organizations foster connections, enhance cross-cultural collaboration, and cultivate emotionally intelligent individuals and teams.

Resource Links:

• Website: https://theresaworthy.com
• Theresa’s Resources (Free eBook): https://theresaworthy.com/resources/

Insight Gold Timestamps:

04:25 I went on to college to become a teacher

06:09 Most people confuse diversity with inclusion

07:11 Self awareness is the cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence

08:18 Emotional intelligence is really about relationships

09:07 Emotional intelligence has five basic components

11:17 Emotional intelligence is a skill, it requires practice

13:19 We're all different

15:52 Inclusion is something that we all need to concentrate on

17:14 Memories are lodged in the amygdala

18:53 Only a habit can subdue another habit (Og Mandino)

22:36 I have 30-day journal prompt that I give them

24:18 Every age group, all we need to do is find a way to relate to each other

26:26 We aren't born with the ability to manage our emotions

28:12 We're all influenced by past experiences, past beliefs and past training

29:04 A little neighbor child came over and walked up to my youngest daughter and said:

30:27 A plan of dedicating each day to mindfulness

33:30 How do you avoid, or process the triggers

35:51 Actionable strategies or exercises you recommend

37:22 The majority of communication is nonverbal

38:45 AI has the capability of even helping a person to understand their emotions

40:27 It's very important to be able to put yourself in another person's shoes

42:09 Empathy is very important

44:36 A new book coming out later in the Spring

44:39 Emotional Intelligence, the Underrated Superpower for Professional and Personal Growth

Connect Socially:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-worthy/

Theresa’s Resources: https://theresaworthy.com/resources/

Blog: https://theresaworthy.com/blog/

Email: [e-mail]

Sponsors:

Rainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/

Resources: https://becomingpreferred-podcast.com/resources/

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