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Emotional Intelligence for Teams: What Every Leader Should Know

Emotional Intelligence for Teams: What Every Leader Should Know

Recorded on July 16, 2025

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Overview

Let’s face it: In today’s work jungle, knowing how to crunch numbers or use fancy software isn’t going to cut it anymore. If you really want to shine, you’ve got to master the art of feelings. Yep, we’re talking about emotions – the messy, complicated stuff we all have. The best leaders out there don’t just boss people around; they understand, manage, and actually use emotions (theirs and everyone else’s) to make their teams stronger, more collaborative, and way less miserable. Enter this game-changer of a webinar: Emotional Intelligence for Team Success.

At its heart, emotional intelligence (or EI, if you like acronyms) is all about being a pro at emotions – your own and other people’s. And before you roll your eyes and mutter “soft skills,” know this: EI is now the leadership flex. It’s what helps leaders defuse drama, handle change without losing their cool, and encourage teams to talk to each other like actual humans. The result? Better vibes, bigger ideas, and fewer meetings that feel like a slow march to the end of time.

In this fun, interactive session, we’ll break down emotional intelligence into bite-sized pieces: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. (Yes, that’s a lot, but stay with us!) Forget the outdated nonsense that emotions don’t belong at work. Spoiler alert: they’re already there. Every. Single. Day. The trick is learning how to work with them – not pretend they don’t exist.

We’ll use a snazzy theoretical model to show you how EI influences not just your mood but also your entire team’s dynamics. Expect real-world stories, research nuggets, and case studies that’ll make you go, “Oh, that’s why Karen in accounting is always in a mood.” You’ll see how EI impacts communication, decisions, morale, and, yes, even your company’s bottom line.

Whether you’re leading a team, wrangling a cross-functional project, or secretly plotting your rise to management glory, this webinar is your blueprint for leveling up. We’re talking practical strategies, not some woo-woo “just be happy” nonsense.

Emotionally intelligent leaders don’t just wing it they respond with brains, heart, and a dash of strategy. Ready to stop just surviving at work and start thriving? Join us for an hour that’ll elevate your team’s success and totally change how you lead, connect, and (dare we say) crush it.

Attendees will learn

  • What emotional intelligence actually is (and why it’s not just for therapists)
  • How your emotional ups and downs can mess with – or improve – your team
  • Strategies for keeping your cool when everything’s on fire
  • How to read the room (and your coworkers) like a pro
  • Tips for baking EI right into your leadership style
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Presenter

Devin C. Hughes is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert in the science of happiness, organizational/culture change, and leadership development. He has lectured and worked with a variety of Fortune 100 companies, as well as the Secret Service, the IRS, and an assortment of profit and nonprofit organizations. Devin is the author of 21 books and has lectured in more than 15 countries. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife, four daughters, and their beloved rescue dog, Tyson. Connect with Devin on FacebookXInstagram, and at www.devinchughes.com.

Sponsor

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Training Tools for Developing Great People Skills

This event is sponsored by HRDQ. For 45 years HRDQ has provided research-based, off-the-shelf soft-skills training resources for classroom, virtual, and online training. From assessments and workshops to experiential hands-on games, HRDQ helps organizations improve performance, increase job satisfaction, and more.

Learn more at HRDQstore.com

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2 Responses

  1. Emotional Intelligence for teams is one of the best webinars I have attended. It gave me tools to put in place right away. For example: I have made my own copy of the please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space as a reminder to me that my words matter, my actions matter, and my behaviors matter. I have placed this poster where I will see it every day and hopefully be more mindful of my energy and how it impacts others.

    1. Thank you for sharing! We love that the webinar gave you something so actionable. Your commitment to showing up with intention and positive energy is inspiring!

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