Getting to know yourself

- At the core of emotional intelligence is knowing yourself.…Everything else flows from there.…Let's look at some of the main areas you should explore…using the handout in the exercise files.…Self-reflection is one of your most valuable…tools as a leader.…Along with being willing to learn and grow,…which you're already doing by watching this course.…The obvious place to start is your emotions.…A key aspect of emotional intelligence…is knowing what you're feeling, and when.…We're going to delve more deeply into emotion,…so for now, I'll focus on the other aspects.…

Next, it's important to understand your values,…which are the attitudes, beliefs, opinions,…and experiences that govern how you behave.…They shape the choices you make every day,…and you're either in or out of alignment with them.…Your values are always a function of your life experiences.…Use the worksheet to reflect on what shaped who you are,…professionally and personally.…Jot down the events and people who've influenced you.…These can be positive or negative experiences,…