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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Hands-On ... - always yours

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276 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE<br />

Intention: Did the speaker and speakers . . .<br />

1-10 pts<br />

1. Make their intentions and expectations known?<br />

2. Communicate to match their listener’s style?<br />

3. Express their assumptions?<br />

4. Check to see if they were understood?<br />

5. Have clear directions?<br />

Total Intention Points<br />

Interpretation: Did the listener and listeners . . .<br />

1-10 pts<br />

1. Hear all the communication?<br />

2. Ask clarifying questions?<br />

3. Express their assumptions?<br />

4. Add to and build on the conversation?<br />

5. Challenge in an effective manner?<br />

Total Interpretation Points<br />

Intention Quotient =<br />

Interpretation Quotient =<br />

Overall iiQ =<br />

There are a number of ways to decrease the gap between intention<br />

and interpretation.<br />

QUESTIONS AND ACTION APPLICATIONS<br />

• Introduce the Intention/Interpretation Quotient and use<br />

it. Have one person assess your meetings, and rotate that<br />

responsibility.<br />

• Where is the gap between intention and interpretation?<br />

Which side has the biggest score?<br />

• What gap patterns exist in your team?<br />

• Discuss the scores and ways to lessen the gap.

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