These are major takeaways from ATD Baton Rouge Monthly Meeting Presentations
I signed up as member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in October 2018, and it’s been quite an educational and enhancing experience so far. Last September’s monthly meeting of the ATD-Baton Rouge chapter provided us a great refresher on the topic Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Guest speaker Laura Gomez, Clinical Educator of Baton Rouge General Medical Center, presented on “Aspire to Inspire: Emotional Intelligence”. Accordingly, many of us have yet to comprehend what EQ really means, and how it is to identify traits that evoke emotions and inspire actions in others. I, for one, have learned all along that EQ plays an important role in work productivity and efficiency.
Based off of Laura’s suggestions, here are some strategies which leaders and managers of any organization might want to consider implementing. A lot of these things are doable that you can even start implementing any of them right away.
Embrace positivity by:
- Listening to inspiring podcasts during your morning commute.
- Designating an hour of self-reflection on happy thoughts daily or weekly. It’s a good way of recuperating from hectic day(s).
- Mentally recharge by:
- Adjusting your office lighting. A little lamp is cozier and more relaxing than fluorescent lamps.
- Improving your sleep hygiene. Avoid staying up late nights.
- Meditating—through yoga, or simply quiet time.
- Smile and laugh more through:
- Using inspirational boards
- Spending quality time with family when off from work
- Having “fun” at work
Read about my ATD International Expo 2019 Story on LTRC’s Tech Today Newsletter to be published soon: https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pubs_technology_today.html