Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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We are in the middle of huge crisis and uncertainty. The Covid-19 crisis is taking a toll on Indian Pharma Leaders. Many leaders are not sure - what is of critical importance at this time? What are they are supposed to do and how they are supposed to do it? There are enormous challenges that majority of leaders have not faced before.

• Many leaders had to take a pay-cut, downsize their teams, and deliver bad news up and down the organisation.

• Working from home for months and feeling stressed because there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

• What can you do to stay focused and upbeat during this prolonged uncertain time?

• How can you learn to reframe the situation that you are facing?

• Who can you vent your frustration and feelings to? And, what can you do to recharge when most of your usual outlets are not available?

Leading effectively — especially during a crisis, needs emotional maturity and patience. If you can’t retain your cool and composure in the face of frustration and adversity, you won’t be able to keep others in your team, calm.

While this is really difficult, how can we change our focus and think about it differently?

This is probably the biggest growth opportunity that you will ever have in your career, If only you can manage through this and make sure your team weather this storm.

Let’s discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership, and challenge how leaders can develop this competency to not only improve self-management but also handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

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Our Q&A session airs at 5 pm! You can still watch Wednesday's session here:

Describe your most dominant emotion / feelings in last six months in one or two words:
38 Votes
Relaxed & Focused
21%
Motivated & Energised
18%
Happy & Optimistic
13%
Anger & Frustration
0%
Vulnerability & Helplessness
8%
Confusion and Disappointment
13%
Stressed & Anxious
26%
Any Other (please leave it as a comment)
0%

Once complex set of emotions are identified, accepted, explored and reframed, they become a strong foundation for making the right decision. The decision needs to be aligned with goals.

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Vivek Hattangadi 28 Sep 2020 17:59

Excellent mood-o-meter

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Mangalesh Balkrishna Doke 25 Sep 2020 19:21

Well designed interactive discussion with Deepsir and Anupsir...Thoughtful insights... Thanks Basically Leaders has TO BE A GOOD HUMAN BEING one of the MOST INTEGRAL CRITERIA of Leadership and then to demonstrate it EI among the TEAM Everything follow after that...High Time to invest genuinely in EI.. There are excellent leaders in the various industry e.g Mr.Ratan Tata,Mr.K.R NarayanMuthy...to emulate..

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Deep Bhandari 28 Sep 2020 15:42

Thanks Mangalesh for your comment and reinforcement, there are plenty of excellent leadership examples even in Pharma to emulate.

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Kaushik Mitra 25 Sep 2020 18:49

It always gives a great pleasure to listen you deep sir.you explained importance of EI in a very simplified way ,a great learning experience.Thank you for presenting such a interesting & insightful topic considering the tough ,challenging time we all are experiencing. Regards.

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Deep Bhandari 25 Sep 2020 19:10

Thanks Kaushik, very kind of you to say nice words, we do realise everyone is going through probably most challenging time as we still do not know what's in store for us, hope our little effort helps our audience to find support and strength in dealing with the crisis and help them shift focus on opportunities. Thanks again.

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Sunil Suresh Chiplunkar, P.T.

Pharmacology

25 Sep 2020 14:44

EQ or emotional quotient reflecting emotional intelligence is the only differentiator in reality. This is because most people are not doing Einsteinian jobs, so average IQ is sufficient, however, the differentiator between performers is their EQ (aka social skill and empathy mainly). Further, improving IQ is a difficult thing - but improving EQ is doable and easier. EQ is helpful for success!

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Anup Soans 25 Sep 2020 14:46

You have a very high EQ and IQ Sunil, thank you for simplifying.

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Deep Bhandari 25 Sep 2020 19:13

Thanks Sunil very well articulated, completely agree with your statement EI or EQ is learnable competency, however will need a conscious efforts and feedback.

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Bhaskar Chakravorti 23 Sep 2020 21:00

Thank you, Deep Bhandari, for presenting a very relevant topic for today's situation. We need Emotionally Intelligent Leadership at the workplace. These organizations will not only look at the new Skillsets which are Analytics, from new recruits but also their Emotional Intelligence.

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Deep Bhandari 24 Sep 2020 11:51

Thanks Prof Chakravorty for reinforcing the need to develop Emotional Intelligence competencies, truly appreciate your feedback. 

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Mangalesh Balkrishna Doke 23 Sep 2020 20:09

Excellent view points on EI which is absolutely apt in present scenerio and should be dealt with greater seriousness to prevent talent loss for organization.

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:03

Thanks Mangalesh I am glad you liked the webinar, this aimed to help our audience to discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership, and challenge how leaders can develop this competency to not only improve self-management but also handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

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RAJESH TIWARI 23 Sep 2020 19:42

This is so wonderfully presented sir. Important topic and so well brought to us. An investment in a true multibagger. Enriched really.

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:04

Thanks Rajesh, I am glad you liked the webinar, truly appreciate your comment and looking forward to listening to your webinar next Wednesday.

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Kamini Sharma 23 Sep 2020 17:58

It is always a pleasure to listen and learn from you Deep Sir . Leading with Emotional intelligence is really simplified for all of us to understand and implement in these challenging times . The five components of EI starting from Self awareness to social skills is important in determining leadership types or developing leadership skills. In today times , Emotional intelligence is not only something nice to have it but it is Need to have it . So Leaders must Evolve to Empower the team . Thank you once again sir . Thank you Anup sir and Credo web .

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:06

Thanks Kamini for summarising and reinforcing the components of Emotional Intelligence nicely, truly appreciate your kind words.

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TARUN KUMAR ADHIKARI 21 Sep 2020 23:00

It depends upon liabilities and responsibilities. People under such Uncertainty situations one should focus on what is in their control and what they can influence. Things which are not in control should not waste energy on thinking on this, example retrenchment or lay off if any is not in our control, but think of alternative income within the time is in our control like learning or enhancing skills, asset management to reduce Loans , etc. Things which you can influence like business generation from your existing job or business by influencing customer over phone or social media etc.

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Anup Soans 22 Sep 2020 10:20

Well said Tarun.

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:09

Thanks Tarun very well said, its important to focus on the circle of influence rather than circle of concern. Thanks again Tarun.

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Kiran Das 21 Sep 2020 14:57

The situation that we are in is complex and challenging. The ability to operate in times of uncertainty is the hallmark of a good leader. An ability to experiment and the willingness to take calculated risks will see new leaders evolve in the pharma space. Look forward to the learnings of other leaders from the pharma industry through these interactions.

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Sunil Suresh Chiplunkar, P.T.

Pharmacology

23 Sep 2020 09:37

Marketing is always a situation of flux, the dynamism in market is created by various behaviours of doctors, competitors and now the disruption due to pandemic, but adaptation is the key, in which, Cipla is a past master (adaptation is part of its DNA), they have beautifully morphed into e-marketing to ensure they gain strength..

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:12

Thanks Sunil for your comments and well articulated points.

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Deep Bhandari 23 Sep 2020 21:11

Thanks Kiran Das well articulated points, this is an excellent platform to collectively learn by sharing useful experience.