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Hi Reader,
Those who subscribed to Karl Bimshas Consulting’s “Lead with Heart” email series have already received four weeks of inspiration and actionable strategies to elevate their emotional intelligence.
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🚀 Week 1 Recap: Act with Deliberation and Consider the Consequences
Leaders were encouraged to pause and reflect before decisions, seek input from others, consider long-term implications, and act with intention for thoughtful leadership.
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🤔 Week 2 Recap: Learn to Define and Understand Multiple Emotions
Leaders were urged to enhance emotional intelligence by researching, journaling, observing others, practicing empathy, and testing themselves on identifying emotions.
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đź’ˇ Week 3 Recap: Accept Personal Feelings as Valuable Information
Leaders were reminded to recognize and manage emotions, accepting personal feelings as valuable information without judgment. The action plan focused on identification, labeling, and utilizing emotions for better decision-making.
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🧠Week 4 Recap: Connect Thoughts and Emotions for Greater Awareness
Leaders were guided to recognize the interconnected nature of emotions and thoughts. The action plan included practicing mindfulness, identifying triggers, analyzing emotions, challenging negative thoughts, and practicing empathy for enhanced self-awareness.
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Subscribe to “Lead with Heart” now and learn how to nurture self-awareness, manage emotions, and navigate interpersonal relationships with sensitivity and intelligence for a positive change.
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Karl Bimshas | Karl Bimshas Consulting
Become a better leader without being a jerk with this Boston-bred, California-chilled Leadership Advisor, Writer, & Podcast Host
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