123. Leading with EQ to Address Inequities & Become True Allies with Farah Harris

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In this powerful discussion with repeat guest, Farah Harris, we delve into the realms of emotional intelligence, leadership, and privilege.
Join us as we explore how emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in helping with unchecked bias, confronting the pervasive issue of racism, and harnessing privilege to become true allies in today's diverse and interconnected world.
Farah is the author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities. She is a psychotherapist and expert on workplace belonging and well-being, dedicated to disrupting unhealthy work environments. Farah is the founder and CEO of WorkingWell Daily.
In this episode, you will learn:

• The fundamentals of emotional intelligence (EQ) and Farah's three A's for practicing it to create more inclusive workplaces
• How we as leaders can elevate our emotional intelligence to prevent underrepresented team members from feeling the need to mask
• What it means to be a true ally/steward and how EQ can help
• The difference between unconscious bias and unchecked bias
• Why privilege isn't something to feel guilty about, but instead is a resource that can be used for the greater good

Resources:

• Get Farah's book for $0.99 on May 30, 2023 here: https://geni.us/ColorofEQ
• Follow Farah on LinkedIn
• Episode 104: A New Perspective on Emotional Intelligence with Farah Harris
• WorkingWell Daily
• Show notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript

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