EQ is the #1 Skill to possess in 2024
-Forbes
Dr. Melissa Robinson Winemiller
Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, advocate and practitioner of leadership through EQ via empathy, began her journey as a professional musician, professor of French horn, and academic executive from 2009-2016. However, patterns in human behavior especially during periods of change became apparent, causing Melissa to ask herself if there was more to these behaviors than random chance? Enter a fascination with Interdisciplinary Leadership and the intersection of EQ and empathy and the quest to understand the best paths to optimizing talent and outcomes during transformative times was underway.
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What sets Melissa apart is her exceptional expertise in distinguishing the intricacies between emotional intelligence and empathy. Through her engaging presentations, she illuminates the distinctions, offering invaluable clarity that enriches individuals’ understanding of their own emotions and those of others. Melissa’s approach is not just educational; it is empowering, providing a roadmap for cultivating emotional intelligence in a way that goes beyond mere empathy. Her impact as a coach and speaker extends far beyond the stage, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and coaching clients alike. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to unlock the transformative potential of emotional intelligence in both personal and professional spheres.
What is EQ via empathy?
EQ via empathy is the ability to make soft skills actionable by using empathy to connect the leader with their EQ. EQ is great to have, but it’s not very useful unless you can use it as a means of effective leadership. The connection of the leader to EQ through the effective use of empathy is an absolute game-changer, and the piece of the equation we’ve been missing!
Can empathy be taught?
Yes – assuming someone wants to learn and is willing to put in the practice. Adult learners need two things to assimilate information: an awareness that there’s a knowledge gap and the desire to fill it and learn a new behavior. Assuming these two things are present, then yes, empathy is absolutely a teachable skill!
But I thought empathy was just an emotion?
Empathy as we usually think of it (an ability to feel what another is feeling) is and emotion, but we’re talking about actionable empathy. Just feeling what another is feeling is only the first step to making empathy actionable but, like any other talent, once you have a feel for what it is and understand how to take action using empathy, it becomes a skill. This means it’s something you can get better at with practice and dedication and, once made a habit, will absolutely change how business is done!
Who should learn EQ via empathy skills?
EVERYONE. Although I work mostly with leaders (because they have the added responsibility of other people), this is something that EVERYONE should learn whether leaders, managers, or simply a ‘leader of one’!
How is empathy actionable?
The trick is to habituate it in a way that informs day-to-day interactions and decisions, both big and small. It’s not enough to have empathy, you have to use empathy to make it actionable. As anyone who’s been on a fitness regime knows it’s one thing to have a bike, treadmill, or weights, but quite another to use them!