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Emotions can influence how we act and react in the workplace. Emotional Intelligence is recognizing our behaviors, moods, and impulses and positively managing them to communicate effectively, empathize with others, manage stress, overcome challenges, and diffuse conflict. Emotional Intelligence can be quickly learned, and it helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at work, and achieve your career and personal goals. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop emotional self-awareness to understand how feelings drive action. 
  • Use empathy to develop positive relationships.
  • Re-frame thought patterns to create greater personal resilience.
  • Understand how to communicate effectively

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Target Audience:UAB Faculty & Staff

Program Duration: 2 Hours

Participant Expectations:

  • In-Person: Group Discussion
  • Virtual (Zoom): Breakout Rooms, Polls, Reaction Tools

 Tools & Takeaways:

  • Emotional Intelligence Model
  • Participant Handout
  • One Sheet Overview
  • L&D Tools and Resources
  • Action Plan for Improvement

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