You're striving to boost your emotional intelligence. How can you develop a growth mindset as an executive?

As an executive, you understand the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in leadership. It's the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions, as well as to influence the emotions of others. Boosting your EI is a continuous journey that intertwines with developing a growth mindset—a belief that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset can lead to a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Here's how you can cultivate a growth mindset to enhance your emotional intelligence.

1 Embrace Challenges

Embracing challenges is a critical step in developing a growth mindset. When faced with difficult situations, view them as opportunities to learn and grow rather than obstacles to your success. This shift in perspective allows you to approach problems with curiosity and resilience. By doing so, you'll become more adept at navigating complex emotional landscapes and improving your ability to handle stress, which is a key component of emotional intelligence.

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Rijarda Aristóteles

Palestrante e Mentora de executivas. Formação e experiência global atua na Expansão de marcas e de negócios.🌱 Presidente do Clube MNLP e da AEELP. É Presidente Portugal G100 Global Networking. Doutora em História.
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Os desafios são a base de crescimento emocional em qualquer carreira executiva. Entender que são os desafios são parte de qualquer processo, nos coloca de modo estratégico como condutores e não vítimas dos fatos ou das situações. Estimular os gestores e colaboradores para encarar os desafios como algo necessário e bem-vindo, é o primeiro grande passo para a solução.

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2 Learn Constantly

A relentless pursuit of knowledge underpins a growth mindset. As an executive, commit to continuous learning not just in your field, but also in understanding human behavior and emotions. Seek out resources that challenge your preconceptions and expand your emotional vocabulary. The more nuanced your understanding of emotions, the better you can empathize with others, enhancing your emotional intelligence.

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3 Accept Feedback

Feedback, even when it's critical, is a valuable source of growth. Cultivate an environment where feedback is shared openly and constructively. Learn to detach from personal defensiveness and listen actively to what is being said. This practice will not only improve your skills but also demonstrate emotional intelligence by showing respect for others' perspectives and fostering trust within your team.

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Rijarda Aristóteles

Palestrante e Mentora de executivas. Formação e experiência global atua na Expansão de marcas e de negócios.🌱 Presidente do Clube MNLP e da AEELP. É Presidente Portugal G100 Global Networking. Doutora em História.
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Um dos melhores ativos para o nosso desenvolvimento pessoal é o feedback. Aprender a oferecer e aprender a receber fedback, deve ser exercitado. Entender que não é sobre o "eu" e sim sobre a ação, esvazia o poder do ego e foca no que é importante. Desarmar o espírito reativo e ativar o senso de gratidão, é o melhor exercício a ser estimulado entre as equipes de colaboradores.

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4 Reflect Regularly

Reflection is an integral part of developing both emotional intelligence and a growth mindset. Take time to reflect on your experiences, particularly those that challenge you emotionally. Analyze your reactions and consider how they align with your values and goals. This self-awareness is a cornerstone of EI, as it allows you to manage your emotions effectively and respond to others with empathy.

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Tony Ragoonanan

Emotional Intelligence and Performance Management Specialist | Helping businesses to get Organizational Behaviour right | Trainer | Mentor | Founder of V-Formation Training and Development
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How you perceive what happens to you determines how you will feel in any moment. Many of us are “caged” within our minds, meaning that our beliefs and understandings of the world are often limited leading us to tell ourselves stories. If we utilize some objectivity, it can help. Try these 2: 1) Within any experience, stay focused on the present moment and the actual facts at hand, you can prevent your mind from wandering into speculative and often inaccurate narratives. 2) Interrogate the thought: does this thought really match the intensity of this situation? Or how likely is what I am worried about actually going to happen?

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5 Celebrate Growth

Recognizing and celebrating progress is essential in fostering a growth mindset. Acknowledge the milestones you achieve in your emotional intelligence journey. Celebrating growth reinforces positive behaviors and mindsets, encouraging you to continue developing your skills. This recognition also serves as an example to others, promoting a culture of growth and learning within your organization.

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6 Inspire Others

Finally, as an executive, your growth mindset can inspire others. Lead by example and encourage your team to adopt a similar approach to challenges and learning. Share your experiences and the lessons you've learned about emotional intelligence. By doing so, you create a ripple effect that can transform the emotional intelligence of your entire organization, leading to a more empathetic, effective, and collaborative workplace.

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Rijarda Aristóteles

Palestrante e Mentora de executivas. Formação e experiência global atua na Expansão de marcas e de negócios.🌱 Presidente do Clube MNLP e da AEELP. É Presidente Portugal G100 Global Networking. Doutora em História.
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Vivemos um mundo em constante mudanças e desafios. Buscamos nos ancorar em experiências e líderes. Trazer para si, por sua vivência e resultados, as estórias reais e não de super heróis, conecta e produz uma liderança empática e inspiracional. Ser líder hoje, é sobretudo, saber utilizar a Inteligência Emocional como resposta criativa, plural e, sobretudo, humana.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Brittney Aston

Head of Community at Edcetera | Pursuing MFA at SAIC | Army Veteran | Interdisciplinary Artist | Passionate about Building Trust & Engagement in Communities
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Try to make sure that your pursuit of growth doesn't lead to burnout. We all need to have a balance between striving for improvement and taking time for self-care and relaxation. I think a healthy work-life balance is super important for sustained personal and professional growth. "Work-life balance" is a term thrown around A LOT. And I think that's up to the individual to define what that means for THEM.

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1 Embrace Challenges

2 Learn Constantly

3 Accept Feedback

4 Reflect Regularly

5 Celebrate Growth

6 Inspire Others

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Embrace Challenges

2 Learn Constantly

3 Accept Feedback

4 Reflect Regularly

5 Celebrate Growth

6 Inspire Others

7 Here’s what else to consider

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