Emotional Intelligence
(EQ) . . .
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A word about Emotional
Intelligence . . . While
the abbreviation "EQ" dates back to Reuven Bar-On who first used the
abbreviation in the 1980's and the term "Emotional Intelligence"
is credited to Peter Salovey and John Mayer from their landmark study
published in 1990, it was Daniel Golemen and his book
Emotional Intelligence who first
brought the concept of Emotional Intelligence to the attention of the
general public.
Goleman's book prompted both a resurgence of
attention to research long forgotten and a flurry of new activity to
study, measure, define, teach and promote the concept of Emotional
Intelligence. And while researchers still differ with respect to the
specific qualities believed to comprise Emotional Intelligence, most would
agree that Emotional Intelligence plays a critical role in our ability to
function effectively in life.
Thus far, I've chosen to adopt Daniel
Goleman's model of Emotional Intelligence as I believe it provides a
simple, easy to understand framework for thinking about Emotional
Intelligence and the skills required to promote both personal and
professional development. This model focuses on five areas of
emotional competence as follows:
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social Skills
While you will find classes addressing many
of these areas throughout this website, classes providing an overview of
emotional intelligence and offering training in some of the more relevant
skill sets are listed below.
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Raise Your Emotional
Intelligence (EQ) For Business or Pleasure
Ever notice that successful people aren't always the brightest or
technically skilled people in their craft? Well, you're right.
Studies show that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a better predictor of
success in our business, personal and social lives than our IQ.
What's more, our EQ can even affect our health! Learn why EQ is so
important to our overall sense of well-being.
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Where:
When:
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Karman Executive Center
40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
For more information or to have your
name added to the waiting list,
lease
email your inquiry
or call (425) 455-5400
$59.00
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Increasing Your Child's "EQ" (Emotional Intelligence)
While a person's IQ is thought
to be relatively fixed, Emotional Intelligence (or our EQ) is
believed to develop over the course of a lifetime. Why not give your
child a head start? Explore what EQ is all about. We'll review five
of the basic qualities believed to comprise EQ and why researchers
now suspect that a person's EQ may contribute more to their success
in life than their IQ. We'll discuss ways to identify your child's
emotional strengths and weaknesses and what you can do to bolster
their emotional success.
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Where:
When:
Fee: |
Karman Executive Center
40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
For more information or to have your
name added to the waiting list,
lease
email your inquiry
or call (425) 455-5400
$59.00
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Goal-Oriented
Communication: Results With Words
A good conversation is like a carefully planned trip—it helps to know where you’re going before
you get there. In this class, you’ll learn to develop a "roadmap"
for effective communication. Armed with fundamental techniques for good
communication, you’ll learn to identify communication goals in yourself and
others, to recognize differences in communication patterns from person to person
and adjust your style accordingly, to channel conversations in the direction you
want them to go and to avoid unnecessary conflict with the turn of a phrase.
More importantly, you’ll learn the power that focusing on your goals can have
on the outcome of your conversations—valuable tools for both your business and personal life.
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Where:
When:
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Bellevue Community College,
North Campus,
Off Campus: 10700 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA
Register at Bellevue Community College,
Register Online (link available when Winter 2007 quarter
starts)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$49.00
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Why New Year's Resolutions Fail & What You Can Do About
It!
Have you ever made a New Year's
resolution you didn't keep? Welcome to the club. Every year millions of
people "resolve" to make changes in their lives, but few succeed. Why?
Because they're going about it the wrong way. Resolutions don't just
happen, we have to make them happen. In this class, we'll get to the
bottom of "resolution busters"---things that almost always guarantee our
resolutions will fail. We'll explore everything from brain functions
that make change difficult to common myths and strategies for change
that can make or break your best efforts. You'll leave with simple
solutions designed to keep your resolutions on track this time around.
This class is for anyone who wants to understand the practicalities of making long-term
behavior and lifestyle change in their lives.
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Where:
When:
Fee: |
Karman Executive Center
40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
Thursday, January 2008, 6:30 PM to
9:30 PM
To register or for more information
email
or call (425) 455-5400
$59.00 |
Exceptional People
Skills Have you noticed how some people make great
first impressions and seem to get along with everyone they meet? This class
teaches you how to improve your people skills and establish a better rapport
with coworkers, friends and family alike. From the words you use to your body
language, we’ll discuss communication styles that encourage and motivate
others, while commanding respect and helping you stand out in a crowd. Learn
how to handle conflict constructively, make your point without making an enemy
and get to "yes" through persuasion, not coercion.
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