23 min
Episode 4: Exploring Social Awareness and Leadership The Integrated Leader with Kutsko Consulting
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Host: Lauren Marie Kutsko, Executive Coach and Co-Owner of Kutsko Consulting
Guest: Caleb Mitchell MDIV, MAC, LPC, and Co-Owner of both The Phoenix Counseling Collective and The Wellness Collaborative
Episode Overview: In this insightful episode of the Integrated Leader Podcast, host Lauren Marie Kutsko and guest Caleb Mitchell, a seasoned therapist, delve into the critical component of emotional intelligence - social awareness. They explore its significance in leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing empathy, understanding, and effective communication.
Key Points Discussed:
Definition and Importance of Social Awareness:
Caleb Mitchell defines social awareness as the ability to 'read the room', understanding others' emotions and perspectives while being attuned to one's own reactions.
The role of social awareness in building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and enhancing workplace effectiveness.
Link Between Self-Regulation and Social Awareness:
Building on the previous episode's focus on self-regulation, this episode explores how social awareness complements and extends beyond self-regulation in leadership.
Challenges in Leadership Meetings:
Discussion on how leaders often miss the emotional cues of their team, leading to ineffective meetings and lack of engagement.
The concept of meetings as shared energy sessions and the importance of two-way communication.
Signs of Needing Improved Social Awareness:
Recognizing complaints as feedback, understanding team dynamics, and the importance of pushback from team members.
The dangers of a 'yes-man' environment and the value of dissenting opinions.
Developing Social Awareness:
The foundational role of self-awareness in developing empathy.
Understanding and respecting diverse experiences and backgrounds.
The challenge of balancing empathy with leadership responsibilities.
Leadership and Power Dynamics:
The need for leaders to relinquish some power to understand and empathize with their team's experiences.
The analogy of leading a ski trip as a metaphor for leadership challenges and learning.
Conclusion: Lauren Marie wraps up the episode by emphasizing the personal nature of business and the continuous journey of developing emotional intelligence.
Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for the next episode, where we will further explore the facets of emotional intelligence and their practical applications in leadership.
Contact Information:
Lauren Marie Kutsko: Website
Caleb Mitchell: Phoenix Counseling Collective and Wellness Collaborative
Reminder: Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes on leadership and personal development. Join us in our mission to transform into more effective, empathetic, and impactful leaders.Tags: #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #HumanEmotions #Mindfulness #Neuroplasticity #EmotionalRegulation #IntegratedLeaderPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #Therapy #LeadershipDevelopment #socialawareness
Host: Lauren Marie Kutsko, Executive Coach and Co-Owner of Kutsko Consulting
Guest: Caleb Mitchell MDIV, MAC, LPC, and Co-Owner of both The Phoenix Counseling Collective and The Wellness Collaborative
Episode Overview: In this insightful episode of the Integrated Leader Podcast, host Lauren Marie Kutsko and guest Caleb Mitchell, a seasoned therapist, delve into the critical component of emotional intelligence - social awareness. They explore its significance in leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing empathy, understanding, and effective communication.
Key Points Discussed:
Definition and Importance of Social Awareness:
Caleb Mitchell defines social awareness as the ability to 'read the room', understanding others' emotions and perspectives while being attuned to one's own reactions.
The role of social awareness in building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and enhancing workplace effectiveness.
Link Between Self-Regulation and Social Awareness:
Building on the previous episode's focus on self-regulation, this episode explores how social awareness complements and extends beyond self-regulation in leadership.
Challenges in Leadership Meetings:
Discussion on how leaders often miss the emotional cues of their team, leading to ineffective meetings and lack of engagement.
The concept of meetings as shared energy sessions and the importance of two-way communication.
Signs of Needing Improved Social Awareness:
Recognizing complaints as feedback, understanding team dynamics, and the importance of pushback from team members.
The dangers of a 'yes-man' environment and the value of dissenting opinions.
Developing Social Awareness:
The foundational role of self-awareness in developing empathy.
Understanding and respecting diverse experiences and backgrounds.
The challenge of balancing empathy with leadership responsibilities.
Leadership and Power Dynamics:
The need for leaders to relinquish some power to understand and empathize with their team's experiences.
The analogy of leading a ski trip as a metaphor for leadership challenges and learning.
Conclusion: Lauren Marie wraps up the episode by emphasizing the personal nature of business and the continuous journey of developing emotional intelligence.
Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for the next episode, where we will further explore the facets of emotional intelligence and their practical applications in leadership.
Contact Information:
Lauren Marie Kutsko: Website
Caleb Mitchell: Phoenix Counseling Collective and Wellness Collaborative
Reminder: Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes on leadership and personal development. Join us in our mission to transform into more effective, empathetic, and impactful leaders.Tags: #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #HumanEmotions #Mindfulness #Neuroplasticity #EmotionalRegulation #IntegratedLeaderPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #Therapy #LeadershipDevelopment #socialawareness
23 min