Description

Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

Purdue MEP Workshop

Daniel Goleman famously noted, “IQ determines the careers and professions people enter, but EQ (emotional intelligence) determines how far they go.” Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions while recognizing and responding effectively to the emotions of others. It is a critical skill for effective leadership and strong team collaboration.

Successful leaders rely on competencies such as self-awareness, self-discipline, motivation, social awareness, and empathy—skills that are increasingly important in today’s workplace.

This workshop will explore how emotional intelligence strengthens leadership effectiveness and provide practical insights for applying these skills in team and organizational settings.

Participants will learn how to:

• Define emotional intelligence and understand its role in leadership
• Assess and reflect on their own level of emotional intelligence
• Develop a new perspective on emotional intelligence in professional settings
• Understand the leadership implications of emotional intelligence
• Identify practical strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence skills

Who Should Attend

New and experienced managers, supervisors, and team leaders who want to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and improve workplace communication and collaboration.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CDT)
Location: Innovation Pointe – 4th floor board room 

Registration:
Early registration is $125 through June 4, 2026.

REGISTER HERE: Workshop Catalog Detail 

Bonus Opportunity

• Purdue MEP will also host an afternoon workshop the same day:
  • Productive Conflict Resolution June 11 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions to gain a full day of leadership and communication development.

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