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4 things emotionally intelligent people do when they have a tough new job

Harvey Deutschendorf
25 September 2022
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Starting a new job can be stressful—but tackling your new role with an emotionally intelligent approach can make a big difference.

Summary

This article by Harvey Deutschendorf, writing for Fast Company, makes the following points:
  • Join employee resource groups.
  • Emotionally intelligent people ask for help and practice active listening.
  • Learn to identify the culture and inner workings of an organization. 
  • Focus on remaining open, friendly, and going out of your way to introduce yourself.
Learn more about the importance of EQ when starting a new job.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
  • A Conversation with Daniel Goleman on Emotional Intelligence, Emotions & Leadership | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
  • DEC 2020 What People (Still) Get Wrong About Emotional Intelligence—HBR
  • JUN 2021 How to Deploy Emotional Intelligence for Work Success—Entrepreneur
  • AUG 2021 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace—Indeed  
  • MAY 2022 How to make a great first impression when you on-board for that new job—Forbes  
Source Information:
  • Article Source: Fast Company
  • Media Check: Fast Company - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
 

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