Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness

Being book-smart and having a high IQ will only take you so far in today’s ultra-competitive world. To be successful, we must effectively promote ourselves and our ideas!

This is why developing our Emotional Intelligence (EI) and raising our EQ greatly impacts our ability to understand ourselves and others – which directly translates into your ability to lead, build effective teams, and influence others. The first step in building your EI is to “Know thy self”.

Professional trainer, mentor, entrepreneur, and CEO Steve Jacobs offers expert guidance to help you do just that!

Welcome & Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

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Welcome & Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
1:16

Steve Jacobs explains his background of over 25 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as well as his time in the military.

What is Emotional Intelligence?

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What is Emotional Intelligence?
2:31

What is emotional intelligence, and why is it so important in the business world? Enter - Goleman's 5 Tenets! 

Goleman’s 5 Tenants

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Self-Awareness
2:54

Why is self-awareness considered by many to be the most important tenet? Steve explains how this is the core of EI.

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Self-Regulation
2:32

Dive into self-regulation, along with the hallmarks that make it so crucial for EI.

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Motivation
5:01

Discover the hallmarks of motivation, including optimism in the face of failure.

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Empathy
4:44

Learn how empathy is impactful when it comes to developing your emotional intelligence.

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Social Skills
3:39

This lesson explores the hallmarks of social skills as a tenet, introducing the term "LION" and how that relates to networking. 

Can emotional intelligence be learned?

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Can emotional intelligence be learned?
3:14

It's been a constant debate as to whether you can develop your EI, and Steve settles the debate right here and now with teachings from Daniel Goleman.

Tips for Improving EI

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Tips for Improving EI
16:52

Receive some valuable tips on how you can improve your EI in five key areas.

Summary

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Takeaways & Action Items
1:23

Steve recommends some action items for you to follow up on, now that you know the outcome of your EI quiz.

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Debrief
1:21

Summing up the first part of the presentation, Steve and Alan reiterate the importance of emotional intelligence in business.

Introduction to Personality Considerations, Strengths & Weaknesses

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Introduction to Personality Considerations, Strengths & Weaknesses
4:00

Find out the importance of personality considerations, strengths, and weaknesses as Steve introduces the lessons to come.

Thinking Styles & the Value of Diversity

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Thinking Styles & the Value of Diversity
4:05

This lesson delves into thinking styles, asking how you're oriented and where your focus lies.

Whole Brain

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Whole Brain Assessment Activity
2:27

Discover what the Herrmann Brain Dominance Index is, and follow along with this assessment activity.

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Whole Brain Model
2:15

Steve explains the concept of the "old days", and how the Whole Brain Model challenges that.

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Thinking Processes
3:37

Learn about the four thinking processes in the Whole Brain Model from blue to yellow thinkers.

Your Whole Brain at Work

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Your Whole Brain at Work
6:07

This lesson explores each color of thinkers at work, and how every type of thinker has a complementary thinker.

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Your Whole Brain as a Manager
3:06

Steve discusses how each of the Whole Brain thinkers function as managers in a work setting.

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How Your Thinking Style Needs to Match Your Future Company’s
6:12

Learn why your thinking style should match the company you work at.

Personalized SWOT

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Personalized SWOT
2:33

Find out what SWOT stands for, and what it means to work on your personalized SWOT.

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Strengths
2:27

How do you figure out how to pinpoint your strengths? Here are some questions you can ask yourself!

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Weaknesses
1:30

Steve advises what to ask yourself to understand your weaknesses, including what tasks you aren’t confident doing and what your negative work habits are.

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Opportunities
1:07

Learn how to identify potential opportunities, for example, by questioning what new technology can help you or if your industry is growing.

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Threats
1:07

From obstacles you’re currently facing in school or work to competitive colleagues, discover your potential threats.

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SWOT Answers
4:13

Find out if people can fall under multiple areas for the Herrmann Brain Dominance Index, and discover how important Personal SWOT is in business.

Closing

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Closing
0:55

To wrap up, Steve encourages everyone to tune into additional Epee courses, including his course on team dynamics and leadership styles.

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