Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Weapon for Better Problem-Solving | LITE Talks

In this video, Helen breaks down the key components of Emotional Intelligence with real-world examples and actionable frameworks, demonstrating how the integration of EQ into organizational culture can lead to even greater personal and professional success. As she wisely explains, "You can’t manage others if you can’t manage yourself." This talk is a powerful reminder that soft skills are indeed the necessary human skills to develop now and into the future.

Key takeaways:

1. 🧠 Personal intelligence is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence—understanding your strengths and emotional triggers helps to develop strengths-based self-awareness.

2. 🌎 Cultural intelligence is the capability to be effective in any culture, allowing you to navigate differences in geography, industry, and corporate stages.

3. 🤝 Social Intelligence is the power of influence. Helen introduces an influence framework that addresses the importance of aligning values in order to translate vision to reality.

4. 🏠 Leadership intelligence ties everything together. Personal, cultural, and social intelligence serve as the foundation for the House of Intelligence that empowers authentic leadership.