Emotional Intelligence Focus of Dec. 2 Inclusive Excellence Workshop
Emotional Intelligence
3-4:30 p.m., Dec. 2
400B TUC
Emotional Intelligence is your capacity to reason and analyze emotional information. Becoming aware of your emotions can help you become attuned to your own needs and the needs of others, and can help you make better decisions and develop better relationships.
This session explores the power of emotions and the concept of emotional intelligence and diversity. It also discusses emotional intelligence competencies in areas of self-awareness, self-management, intercultural literacy, and relationship management.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Tommie Lewis is the president and CEO of Make it Plain Consulting. An accomplished diversity professional, cultural consultant, performance coach, and facilitator, Lewis' experience working with corporate, not-for-profit, civic and educational-sectors offers a robust knowledge of global leadership development and strategic inclusion expertise.
Lewis holds a bachelors of science degree in Africana Studies from Tennessee State University. He has also earned professional certifications in Egyptology and African Deep Thought from the University of Chicago, International & Cross-Cultural Management from the University of Houston, Emotional Intelligence and Diversity from the Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute and Coaching Across Cultures Executive Coaching from the Advanced International Executive Coaching Seminar in Rome, Italy.
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