EQ Workshop for Leaders: Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
For over a decade, successful leaders and managers haven’t been defined by their IQ or technical skills but by the soft skills that are hard to master – an ability to communicate, coach, provide feedback, empower, inspire, collaborate, manage stress, and more. When leaders struggle or stumble, it is most often because of one simple, fatal shortcoming – their emotional Intelligence. There is a solution:
What It Is
Our EQ Workshop for Leaders leverages the EQ-i 2.0® Leadership Report, a scientifically validated emotional intelligence assessment that measures 15 key emotional intelligence skills across five core areas:
- Self-Perception – Understanding personal strengths, values, and emotions.
- Self-Expression – Communicating emotions effectively and assertively.
- Interpersonal Skills – Building strong relationships and demonstrating empathy.
- Decision Making – Managing emotions in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Stress Management – Handling pressure, adapting to change, and maintaining optimism.
Participants receive a personalized EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report, gaining insight into their emotional intelligence strengths and development areas, as well as strategies for enhancing their leadership effectiveness.
Benefits & Outcomes
- Increase Self-Awareness – Identify emotional intelligence strengths and growth opportunities.
- Enhance Leadership Effectiveness – Improve interpersonal skills, communication, and stress management.
- Strengthen Team Engagement – Create a work environment that fosters trust, motivation, and collaboration.
- Prevent Derailing Behaviors – Recognize and mitigate behaviors that can negatively impact leadership effectiveness.
- Develop a Personal Leadership Learning Plan – Implement practical strategies to improve EQ skills in real-world leadership scenarios.
Who It’s For
- Executives & Senior Leaders – Strengthen emotional intelligence to drive organizational success.
- Managers & Emerging Leaders – Improve leadership presence, decision-making, and team engagement.
- HR & Talent Development Professionals – Equip leaders with skills to build emotionally intelligent workplaces.
How It Works
1. EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Assessment & Personalized Report
Each participant completes the EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Assessment, receiving a detailed report with a breakdown of their 15 emotional intelligence competencies and benchmarks against top-performing leaders.
2. Interactive Workshop Sessions
The Emotionally Effective Leader Workshop is designed to be a highly interactive experience that includes instruction, self-reflection, small and large group discussions, and hands-on application.
Workshop Components:
- Understanding Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
- Explore the impact of EQ on leadership effectiveness.
- Understand the EQ-i 2.0 model and its application in leadership roles.
- Personalized Insights & Development Planning
- Review individual EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Reports.
- Identify strengths and areas for development.
- Build a customized Leadership Learning Plan.
- Preventing Derailing Leadership Behaviors
- Recognize and manage behaviors that negatively impact leadership effectiveness.
- Apply practical strategies to develop key EQ skills.
3. Customization & Delivery
This workshop is designed to meet the unique needs of each organization and is offered in flexible formats:
- Full-Day Experience (8 hours) or Multi-Session Format (Two 4-hour sessions)
- In-Person or Virtual Delivery
- Follow-Up Coaching Available for continued growth
FAQs
Why is emotional intelligence important for leadership?
Research shows that EQ is a key driver of leadership success. Leaders with high emotional intelligence engage employees, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational results.
How does the EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report help?
This assessment provides a personalized breakdown of an individual’s emotional intelligence strengths and areas for development, offering practical strategies for growth.
Can emotional intelligence be developed?
Yes! EQ is not fixed—it can be developed through self-awareness, practice, and targeted learning strategies.
What kind of ROI can organizations expect?
Companies that invest in emotional intelligence training see improvements in employee engagement, retention, performance, and profitability:
- 61% of employees with highly empathic senior leaders report frequent innovation, compared to only 13% with less empathic leaders.
- 70% of employee engagement variance is tied to managerial behavior, including communication and empathy.
- Teams led by leaders with well-developed emotional intelligence outperform others by 15-20% in revenue targets.