{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FFP 028: How to Build Emotional Intelligence for Life and Leadership","description":"In this episode of The Future Focused Podcast, I focus on the importance of Emotional Intelligence. What is it? Why do we need it? How do we build it? If you really want to become an exceptional leader\u2026 If you really want to live an incredible life\u2026 you need to build your emotional intelligence. If you\u2019re struggling in leadership or struggling in life your lack of emotional intelligence may very well be the obstacle that\u2019s holding you back. Emotional intelligence is something that is growing in importance in both the workplace and home. It is something I believe it extremely important to individuals, teams, and leaders\u2026 no matter where you lead\u2026 in the home, at work, a sports team\u2026 a battlefield, online, offline, everywhere. Most people don't know what it is nor why they need it. Well, that is changing, and it's changing at a rapid pace. Self-care, wellness, and emotional intelligence are fortunately becoming common practice in the workplace and home.  Find out what it is, why it\u2019s important and how you can increase your Emotional Intelligence to bring peace and prosperity, health and happiness, to your life. It\u2019s time  to level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. It\u2019s time to get future-focused. Mentioned in this episode: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday: This is the book that I read a section of every day and have been for years. This is one of the ways I build my emotional intelligence.  Sign-up for my free newsletter: To help you kick off the new year and to help you reach your goals and resolutions this year, I am giving away a free copy of my 64-page eBook, The Greatest Year of Your Life (2020 Edition) to everyone who signs up for my newsletter. Become more productive. Get things done. Level-up your leadership. Design a more dynamic life. All you have to do to receive the free copy is to sign-up for my free newsletter. Just click this link and enter your email. That\u2019s it. It\u2019s that simple. This eBook is available only until January 15, 2020. \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013 Coaching Application: Would you like to work with me to help you achieve your goal of publishing a book, building a website, hosting a podcast, starting a business, becoming a speaker, or achieving another awesome life goal? Complete the following application before January 15, 2020. One lucky applicant will win free coaching. Here is the application: https:\/\/forms.gle\/762GxbJ8b5oD8xEK9    Wishing you much success!   May your 2020 be filled with good health and happiness, peace and prosperity, much love and laughter.   Kelly   Looking for a dynamic speaker for your event? \u2022 Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. Want to learn more? Send me an email. \u2022 Sign-up for Kelly\u2019s Newsletter. Listen to Kelly\u2019s other podcast The Wired Educator Podcast with over 148 episodes of interviews and professional development. \u2022 Order Kelly\u2019s book, Along Came a Leader for your personal library. \u2022 Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  \u2022 Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  \u2022  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  ","author_name":"Future Focused Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.KellyCroy.com","html":"