“Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common goal.” ― Daniel Goleman, Author of Emotional Intelligence Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and also Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month. I have been providing training and technical assistance for thirty-one years as a gender based violence expert and also coaching for leaders for about twenty years. I am a also a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and work with helping professionals to help build their emotional intelligence. The goal is to create a space for leaders in helping professionals here on this platform. If you are a leader or aspiring leader, please introduce yourself. Check out an interview I did earlier this year about Emotional Intelligence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aZsNcrUCaw&t=50s

What habits have helped you to be successful?

“Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” – Sheryl Sandberg

The EQuipped to Lead Network is a professional development community for nonprofit managers, supervisors, and aspiring leaders who want to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. Nonprofit leaders are often expected to manage people, navigate conflict, communicate through change, and meet growing demands with limited time, staff, and resources. Many are promoted because they are excellent at the work but are not always given the tools needed to lead people effectively. Inside this network, members will strengthen their communication skills, increase self-awareness, and learn practical strategies for handling workplace pressure, difficult conversations, team dynamics, and burnout. Through discussions, challenges, resources, expert conversations, and leadership development opportunities, members will gain the tools and support needed to lead themselves, develop others, and create healthier, stronger nonprofit organizations.