Learning About Emotional Intelligence
A little over a year ago my colleague Mary Jo Wilson, Vice President for Missional Engagement, took several of our staff through a journey learning about our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). She was certified just prior to lead groups like this and we were one of her early guinea pigs.
Having read about EQ the last several years, I thought I would score fairly high on the scales.
Was I in for a surprise!
I knew that at least one or two of my colleagues would score higher than me. They seem far more adept in emotional intelligence than me but I actually scored lower than I thought. Ouch!
Mary Jo did a masterful job and I learned a lot. In fact, she’s gone on to gain prominence in this arena. Not long ago the Asia Leadership Development Network asked her to share a webinar for Mongolian people living around the world.
ALDN, as they are often called, is almost like a network that birthed out of A3. In actuality, they are a sister organization that formed looking at our principles and share a lot in common with us. I am proud of them and have walked closely by their side since their formation.
If you would like to learn more about your EQ and get a sense of what Emotional Intelligence is all about, I encourage you to watch the webinar that Mary Jo did for them. Perhaps it’ll lead you on a journey like mine. Here’s the link to watch: Click HERE.
I am a better person and leader today because I’ve reflected on these matters. In fact, they have helped me practice the fruit of the Spirit in better fashion. The Lord has used EQ to strengthen my walk and my leadership.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22
Rev. Joseph W. Handley, Jr., Ph.D.
President
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More Information
- See Mary Jo Wilson's staff profile
- ALDN logo courtesy Asia Leadership Development Network
