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Quick Emotional Intelligence Activities for Busy Managers: 50 Team Exercises That Get Results in Just 15 Minutes

by Adele B. Lynn

January 2007

Intermediate to advanced

192 pages

3h 7m

English

AMACOM

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Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for Commitment
Before the ActivityDuring the ActivityAfter the Activity
Your Mindset/Role ModelLearn MoreReinforce BehaviorsTiming and ReadinessAs Your Team DevelopsWhat If . . .What If Things Go Wrong?What If No One Participates?What If No One Answers The Key Questions?What If The “Group Think” Turns on You?Conclusion
EQ 1. Mood CheckLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsAsk for CommitmentEQ 2. I Can Top ThatLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivitySome Suggested Topics for StoriesKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 3. Lead BalloonsLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 4. When Things Go Wrong—Our Team M.O.Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 5. Helium BalloonsLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 6. Hair Triggers or Hot ButtonsLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 7. Spirit KillersLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 8. UPLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationEQ 9. Strung Tight—Understanding M.O.s During High StressLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 10. Team TrophiesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 11. Thank You for the GiftsLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 12. Who Said That?Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 13. Choir DirectorLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 14. Five Team Strengths—A 360 AssessmentLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionAsk for CommitmentEQ 15. Five Team Weaknesses—A 360 AssessmentLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 16. Speak UpLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionAsk for CommitmentEQ 17. Keep Your Eye on the EyeLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 18. My Dirty DozenLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 19. Search Warrants for the Dirty DozenLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?Set the StageWhen to Use This ActivityMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 20. PFAT Self-ScanLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 21. PFAT Group ScanLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 22. People and PerceptionsLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 23. Tuning InLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 24. But I Didn’t Mean . . .Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionAsk for CommitmentEQ 25. Trading SpacesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 26. What Else?Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 27. Channel SurfingLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 28. Voices in HarmonyLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 29. Color My WorldLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 30. And Now a Word from Our SponsorLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 31. Emotional TrophiesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 32. Secret AdmirerLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 33. Accomplishments Flower GardenLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 34. Profiles in RespectLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionAsk for CommitmentEQ 35. Perfect TeamLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 36. Gut CheckLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 37. Timed ReflectionLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 38. Best FailureLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 39. First ImpressionLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 40. I Think; I FeelLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 41. Cartoon CharactersLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 42. Throwing RocksLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 43. The Pause ButtonLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 44. The Pause ElfLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 45. Best PracticesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 46. HeroesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 47. It’s in the AirLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 48. My MantraLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 49. Flying ValuesLevel of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsA Word of CautionVariationAsk for CommitmentEQ 50. What’s Different?Level of RiskPurposeWhy Is This Important?When to Use This ActivitySet the StageMaterialsThe ActivityKey QuestionsVariationAsk for Commitment

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Acknowledgments

I express heartfelt thanks to the community of colleagues, friends, and family who wrote this book.

Jacquie Flynn, my editor at AMACOM, thanks for a great idea.

Bill, we keep doing this. Thank you for your support and for loving me in my least emotionally intelligent moments. Janele, my muse, thank you for your constant source of inspiration.

I offer special thanks to my Dream Team—Char Kinder and Emily Schultheiss—who nurture and challenge me to live my dreams. This book is evidence that the Dream Team lives its mission.

Andrea Sheperd, thanks for your help with this manuscript. It’s been a pleasure.

I am so grateful to many colleagues whose brains must be sore from my constant picking at them, and who generously gave their time and ...

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