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Many companies invest heavily in team-building activities, but these efforts often fail to improve team performance or employee satisfaction. 😲
The missing ingredient isn't more trust falls or happy hours. It's the powerful cycle between emotional intelligence and emotional safety.
The Unexpected Truth
Emotional intelligence isn't just about understanding feelings. It's about creating environments where people can be their authentic selves. 💡
Emotional intelligence is the most critical human skill that leaders and teams must master for workplace success.
Emotional safety isn't just about being kind. It's about creating spaces where people can take risks without fear of humiliation.
These two forces create a continuous cycle of workplace transformation.
The Reinforcing Loop
Emotionally intelligent team members notice when others feel unsafe. They adapt their behaviour to create security for colleagues. 👀
In safe environments, people practice emotional skills openly. They express concerns without fear. They give honest feedback.
This cycle builds upon itself, creating teams that innovate and adapt quickly.
Navigating Different Belief Systems
Our beliefs shape our personal reality and influence how we interact with others. 🧿
Emotionally intelligent people respect others' beliefs even when they disagree. They understand beliefs are tied to identity.
Workplace conflicts often stem from clashing belief systems, not just personality differences. Managing these differences requires emotional maturity.
Why Traditional Approaches Fail
Most companies hire for technical skills and experience only. They ignore emotional capabilities entirely. 📊
They treat emotional intelligence as a "nice to have" rather than essential. This can lead to toxic workplaces where:
👉 People hide their best ideas
👉 Conflicts simmer beneath the surface
👉 Innovation dies in silence
👉 Turnover increases
👉 Belief differences create unnecessary division
Research by the Centre for Creative Leadership found that 75% of careers derailed due to emotional competency issues, not technical ability (Cherniss, 2000).
Ihon Holistic Hiring™ Solution
The Ihon methodology assesses emotional intelligence during hiring. It aims to identify candidates who are likely to build psychological safety. 🔍
Our approach leverages powerful assessment tools to measure emotional behavioural traits in the workplace. This reveals how people operate day-to-day and under pressure.
But assessment is just the beginning. The methodology continues post-hire, developing emotional intelligence, since this is known as an adaptable behavioural trait.
Real-World Transformation
When organisations implement this approach, transformation happens quickly. Teams solve problems faster. Innovation flourishes. 🚀
Using our method helps organisations:
👉 Improve employee retention
👉 Reduce workplace conflict
👉 Improve communication
👉 Create common ground
👉 Promote personal excellence
According to Gallup research, teams with high emotional intelligence show 20% higher productivity (Gallup, 2020).
The key isn't just hiring emotionally intelligent people. It's creating systems that develop these skills continuously.
Career Development Edge
Professionals who master emotional intelligence and create safety become invaluable. Their teams consistently outperform others. 💼
Our method highlights individual's most over and underused emotional behavioural traits. It maps these patterns both day-to-day and under pressure.
These skills transfer across industries and roles. They become the foundation for leadership advancement.
As automation increases, human emotional intelligence becomes even more valuable. It's the one thing AI cannot replicate.
The Practical Path Forward
Start by assessing your own emotional intelligence. Notice how it affects those around you. 🌱
Practice creating safety through small daily actions:
👉 Acknowledge others' contributions
👉 Respond to emotions with empathy
👉 Admit mistakes openly
👉 Ask questions instead of making assumptions
👉 Respect beliefs different from your own
The interconnected nature of work means one person can transform an entire team, by being the change!
You can continue with transactional hiring that ignores emotional factors. Or you can embrace holistic hiring methods that build sustainable success. ⚖️
The companies that thrive in the future will be those that master this interconnected cycle of emotional intelligence and safety.
“Imagine if we measured success by the amount of safety that people feel in our presence.” - Jonathan Louis Dent
What single action could you take now to enhance emotional safety in your workplace?