Nebo’s Emotional Intelligence Check-in

By developing deep self-awareness, transformational leaders learn to manage themselves. They work to consciously separate their own agendas, thoughts, anxieties, fears, and assessments of others from the situation itself. The ability to manage oneself and one’s emotions in this way allows a leader to bring a more objective, balanced, and constructive leadership approach. 

We encourage leaders to develop their own self-awareness by using Nebo’s simple Emotional Intelligence check-in. By reflecting regularly on the three questions below, leaders can elevate their self-awareness to ensure they are being their most effective in each unique situation.

Emotional Intelligence Check-in

1. How am I doing?
   This question is often asked by resilient leaders throughout the course of a busy day. It requires an honest, unvarnished answer.
   
   
2. What do I need?
   An overwhelmed leader might answer: “I need a 15-minute break” or “I need a sounding board to talk through this issue.
   
   
3. What do I choose?
   The third question invites a shift from reactivity to making a purposeful choice. Even seemingly small choices can change the tone and tenor of the leader’s approach. When you can identify what you need, you can make a conscious choice to meet that need and reduce stress, stepping out of unconscious “knee-jerk” behaviors and into a more centered, effective presence.

A leader who is aware of their “inner self” (how am I doing?) is able to then consider another person’s state of Being (how are you doing?) The leader who can combine a level of high self-awareness with the awareness of those of others is capable of making wise decisions about how to move a discussion, a project, or an entire business transformation forward.

If you would like to work on your own self-awareness, we encourage you to spend time with the “Be” cards in Nebo’s Transformation Cards. Nebo regularly works with leaders to elevate their self-awareness through our leadership coaching and development services. We would be delighted to support you in building self-awareness - contact us to set up a conversation.