| | OCTOBER 20258IN MY OPINIONAPPLYING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SAFETY LEADERSHIP SPACEBy Britt Howard, Group Director, Assurance Americas, WorleyEmotional Intelligence is not new, but it is new to some. I was introduced to Emotional Intelligence approximately 20 years ago and it has had a profound influence on me ever since. What I most appreciate about Emotional Intelligence is the understanding, connection, and opportunity to influence others in a positive way. This is especially applicable in the Safety Leadership Space where process' procedures, and policies mean less and less on the establishment and development of a culture, as my work family members become more aware of their emotions, as well as others' emotions.The Basic Elements of Emotional Intelligence include: (1. Self-Awareness, 2. Motivating Others, 3. Empathy & Sympathy, 4. Social Skills, and 5. Self-Regulation).Basic Elements of Emotional Intelligence:Self-Awareness ­ Knowing what personally turns you On and Off is important to beware of before serving others in the Safety Leadership Space.Motivating Others ­ Safety Leaders must have the ability to excitingly promote their work family members to "Take Action" in the safety space. Empathy & Sympathy ­ 1. Empathy is appropriate during all situations because it is related to supporting a work family member's emotional situation (e.g., mistake, accident, sickness, financial loss, and others). Empathy is the act of actively listening with care to another person who may have experienced something sad that you have not, but you can Britt Howard
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