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Why EQ Trumps IQ

This course explores how EQ can be learned and is a skill, that with daily practice will develop and help you become the leader you aspire to be.

Created byVivien Hudson
BeginnerUpdated Mar 19, 2021

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleDiscover what emotional quotient (EQ) is and recognize why it is important
  • check_circleIdentify the 4 quadrants of EQ
  • check_circleDiscover the importance of feedback in assessing EQ
  • check_circleIdentify 1 or 2 key strategies to improve in each quadrant

About This Course

A bad boss is the number 1 reason people leave their jobs. With the cost of recruitment and training and then added to that, the improvements of productivity and engagement, emotional quotient (EQ) is truly the trump card in improving profitability and job satisfaction.

EQ is defined as a measure of a person's ability in areas such as self and social awareness, self management and empathy. Many believe that some people are naturally people people and perhaps you were not born that way.

The truth is EQ can be learned and is a skill that with daily practice will develop and help you become the leader you aspire to be. This course is a must for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills.

Course Content

6 activities • 6 videos • duration: 1h 10m

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Section 11 videos • 9 min
  • videocamIntroduction to Why EQ Trumps IQ
    Duration 9:12
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How great do you think you are?-Part11 videos • 4 min
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Self Awareness Is...-Part11 videos • 14 min
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Self Management-Part11 videos • 11 min
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Social Awareness-Part11 videos • 13 min
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Social Skills-Part11 videos • 16 min

Your Instructor

Vivien Hudson

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Vivien Hudson has an eclectic background based in healthcare, sales, coaching and training. She went on a learning journey on how to better lead and manage ourselves and in turn reduce stress, foster self-awareness, and navigate uncertainty. She moved to the US from Australia in 2013 and has managed and owned her own businesses and now works extensively in the virtual space.

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What Students Are Saying

4.4 out of 5
Student's Choice
32 reviews
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    Matt K.
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    insightful and useful information

  • NL
    Neville L.
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    Good EQ refresher & reminder on core fundamentals of self awareness, self management and impact on leadership.

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    Pam T.
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    This course came at a good time for me when I am going through some extremely stressful times with a team member. Thank you for reminding me of what is important to keep in mind for self awareness, self management and social skills to guide me through this.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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