Socrates, the Greek philosopher,urged us to «know thyself»
What’s leadership
Leadership is the influence that a person exercises over a group of individuals. A leader has the ability to mobilize energies around collective action.
Why a conference on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership?
It is not enough to have knowledge or to be intelligent to succeed in life. It is also necessary to be emotionally competent.
« No one can tolerate him anymore! The employees are leaving because of the boss’s everlasting grumpy personality. »
Who said that in business there was no place for feelings? It is important to realize that healthy emotional management is essential for intelligent handling of business affairs. Studies show that the best administrators are the ones who are the most emotionally competent.
Management and feelings are inseparable. The agricultural administrator who is aware and in charge of his emotions, makes better decisions, accomplishes his projects more satisfactorily and is more aware of the needs of others. Aptly and with humour, this conference topic illustrates the role ofemotional intelligence and its impact on the profitability of the business and the supervision of the staff. Knowledge of ones-self, self-management, the capacity to auto-motivate and interpersonal relations are decisive elements for personal and professional success.
You will discover a multitude of strategies to develop your emotional intelligence and leadership.
Contents of the conference
The development of leadership, through emotional skills, will optimize its performance and contribute to the success of its team and the company.