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Summary
As human beings, our emotions drive our decisions all too often. The question is, can we logically do anything about it? We’ll look at that question in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we learn from Steve Gutzler, an expert on Emotional Intelligence as it pertains to Leadership. We’ll discuss why those two concepts—emotional intelligence and Leadership—are absolutely intertwined. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- A key principle from Dale Carnegie’s classic book How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- Why becoming aware of your emotions is vital to gaining control over them.
- The value of making your emotions your servant rather than your master.
Interview with Steve Gutzler
You’ll discover:
- How Steve defines emotional intelligence, and why it’s critical to your success as a leader.
- Why high-performing leaders are able to tune in to an empathetic level of relating with others.
- The importance of navigating the 17% of time (on average) that you are not in control of your emotions, and why that 17% determines your reputation and leadership.
- Why you must disengage in order to re-engage when emotions are running high.
- Why it’s best to schedule emotional conversations at the beginning of the day.
- The two keys to improving your emotional intelligence.
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Interview Links
- SteveGutzler.com
- Emotional Intelligence for Personal Leadership by Steve Gutzler (free ebook)
- The Two Minute Drill by Steve Gutzler
- Follow Steve Gutzler on Twitter
- Connect with Steve Gutzler on Facebook
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
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