Emotions in Leadership

The larger the team, the more challenges we face – whether it’s dealing with individual difficulties, conflicts, stress, or even personal crises that arise in the workplace. We need to support our colleagues while also looking after our own emotional and mental wellbeing. The Emotions in Leadership training is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively harness emotional intelligence in the workplace.

The program focuses on understanding and managing both personal emotions and the emotions of others, which are critical for modern leadership success. Participants will engage in self-assessment exercises, enabling them to reflect on their emotional intelligence and uncover any psychological barriers that may affect their leadership style.

Throughout the training, participants will explore how thoughts and feelings influence their actions and how they can control their emotions in high-pressure situations. The course also addresses how leaders can better support their teams during difficult times, with techniques such as empathetic listening, fostering cooperation, and using questions to promote curiosity and solution orientation. Additionally, participants will learn anti-escalation techniques to defuse tension and maintain positive dialogue.

By the end of the training, they will be better equipped to maintain mental balance, effectively support their teams, and drive better outcomes for their organizations.

Course objectives of the Emotions in Leadership training

• Be able to define the role of emotional intelligence in modern leadership.
• Engage in self-reflection, addressing their own beliefs and psychological barriers.
• Learn practical tools to maintain mental balance and effectively support their team through challenging situations.

Topics of the Emotions in Leadership training

• The role and importance of Emotional Intelligence in modern leadership
• Emotional Intelligence self assessment
• Managing your own emotions:
• How our thoughts and feelings affect our actions
• Controlling for your emotions as a leader
• Supporting employees in times of difficulty:
• Empathetic listening
• The chemistry of cooperation
• Question thinking
• Anti-escalation techniques

Potential follow-up Courses:

• Psychological Safety
• Resilience
• Inner Saboteurs Program