In our third Summer Rewind episode, we dive into the topic of emotional intelligence and its importance in the food industry. We discuss what emotional intelligence is, why it matters at work, and how it can help you navigate difficult conversations and situations. We share some key definitions and explain how having a high EQ (emotional quotient) can actually be more beneficial in the workplace than a high IQ. We also talk about how emotional intelligence allows you to be more self-aware, empathetic, and able to regulate your own emotions
In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about emotional intelligence and why it's becoming increasingly important in the food industry.
The term Emotional Intelligence was first coined by Daniel Goleman in the 1990s and is defined as "the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict."
We talk about how people with high emotional intelligence tend to be better at their jobs than those with just a high IQ, because EQ enables you to understand and work with your own emotions while also being empathetic to others' feelings.
We also discuss using emotional intelligence to be aware of emotions and measure responses rather than just reacting and we cover the personal and professional benefits of being emotionally intelligent and why it's so relevant in the high-stress food industry.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Episode introduction
02:09 - Definition of emotional intelligence
03:17 - High EQ vs. high IQ in the workplace
05:37 - Evolutionary reasons for emotions; using EQ to manage responses
08:32 - Benefits of emotional intelligence for individuals and teams
10:18 - Lack of EQ in food industry leadership
12:46 - Top tips for improving emotional intelligence
17:08 - Personalised nature of EQ and its broader impact
17:37 - Episode wrap-up
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