Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Course Date
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026
Course Time
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Delivery
Group Internet Based (virtual)
Location

Virtual

Course Fee
$750
Instructor
Melissa Drexler

 

***Excellence in Leadership classes require a minimum of eight (8) participants to proceed. This ensures participants gain the full benefit of the training experience.

In the event that a class is rescheduled, we will notify participants via email automatically registering them in the next scheduled training. If the new date does not work, the participants can respond with a preferred date.

 

This class will be capped at 20. If this is reached, you can request to be put on a waitlist or sign up for the next class.  To be put on the waitlist, please email gcmd@austin.utexas.edu.


Objectives:
1. Differentiate between EQ and IQ (Emotional vs Intelligent).
2. Identify the five competencies of emotional intelligence.
3. Recognize the three skills in each competency.
4. Develop strategies for self-awareness and self-regulation.
5. Understand how emotional intelligence and communication impact your work and personal life.
6. Explain the importance of emotional intelligence on relationship management and leadership.

Program Knowledge Level:
This basic course is ideal for managers looking to learn specific strategies for enhancing and managing your emotional intelligence. 

Prerequisite Education and Experience:
None

Advanced Preparation:
None

Delivery:
This Group Internet Based (virtual) training will be capped at 35 people. 

Contact Hours/TSBPA CPE Credit:
6 hours

NASBA CPE Credit Breakdown
Business Management and Organization = 2.5 CPE credits
Personal Development = 2.5 CPE credits

LBJ School of Public Affairs, Governors's Center for Management Development is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.


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