Shawn Andrews is an international keynote speaker, organizational consultant, and author of the bestselling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide. She has shared her ideas on the TEDx stage, worked with over 100 companies across multiple industries, been a Forbes contributor, quoted in the Chicago Tribune, and interviewed on dozens of podcast and radio shows, including NPR. She serves as a professor at UC Irvine business school, teaching courses on Women & Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion at Work, and Organizational Behavior. She is the founder and CEO of Andrews Research International.
New Year, New Talks, New Tools for You
Happy New Year! It's only the 2nd week of January...I can still say that right?
These past few weeks have started with a bang! I've given 5 keynote presentations and workshops on a range of topics to a wide variety of audiences. Here's a quick recap.
- Inclusive Workplace Strategies (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) talk to a large group of housing industry executives in Scottsdale, AZ
- Insights Discovery (Colors) workshop to a pharmaceutical team in San Diego, CA
- The Power of Perception (Leadership, EQ & Gender) to a group of physicians in Riverside, CA
- Gender Bias & DEI presentation to 1,000 judges in the state of New Jersey (virtual)
- EQ and You (Emotional Intelligence) presentation to a financial technology company in Austin, TX
Speaking on these different topics not only requires me to stay current on the latest trends, literature, statistics, and strategies in these areas, but it also rejuvenates my desire to provide useful resources that help my clients and contacts.
New Tools
For the first time, I have created 3 new emotional intelligence resources that you might find helpful. These digital products are available for a one-time purchase and download via PDF. They will soon be available on my website as well. You can click below for more details on each.
The FIRST resource is an "Emotional Intelligence Team Effectiveness Questionnaire". I've been studying, teaching, and writing about EQ for more than 20 years. There are different EQ models and assessments available for individuals, but very few resources for teams. Teams high in EQ are easy to spot...and unfortunately teams low in EQ are also easy to spot.
But how do you know where your team stands without everybody taking an EQ assessment? This questionnaire includes 30 questions with simple scoring to help you calculate your team's EQ effectiveness score. Give it a try!
The SECOND resource is "100 Strategies to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence". Over the years, I have accumulated much knowledge about EQ competencies and strategies. I also currently provide 1:1 coaching for clients using their EQ reports.
This document includes 100 practical strategies across every EQ competency that you can easily apply to improve YOUR skills. If you're looking for a comprehensive list of "how" to improve, this is it!
The THIRD resource is "Behavioral Interview Questions for Emotional Intelligence Hiring". Nearly all recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers, and HR professionals ask interview questions about required skills needed for specific jobs. But very few ask questions about skills that are difficult to train on (such as self-awareness, social skills, stress tolerance, empathy, or motivation). These are crucial EQ skills needed for most jobs.
This document includes 116 behavioral interview questions that you can use to assess EQ in any potential candidate. Use these questions as a supplement to your required job skills questions.
Emotional Intelligence Team Effectiveness QuestionnaireToday, most work is done in teams. Who we work with matters less than HOW team members interact. But how do you know if... Read more |
100 Strategies to Improve Your Emotional IntelligenceEQ is strongly tied to both leadership and job performance. In addition, people with high EQ have been shown to be more... Read more |
Behavioral Interview Questions for Emotional Intelligence HiringBefore you can interview effectively, you must know exactly what you are seeking, prioritize its importance, and ensure... Read more |
I wish you all the best in the coming year, and hope that our paths will cross soon.
Don't hesitate to reach out if your company is in need of education, guidance, consultation, strategies (or just reassurance) on any of these topics:
- Leadership and Gender or Women in Business
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Unconscious Biases
- Emotional Intelligence
- Generations in the Workplace
- Insights Colors workshops
Until next time,
Dr. Shawn
Want to learn more? Check out my website drshawnandrews.com or book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide
Dr. Shawn Andrews
Shawn Andrews is an international keynote speaker, organizational consultant, and author of the bestselling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide. She has shared her ideas on the TEDx stage, worked with over 100 companies across multiple industries, been a Forbes contributor, quoted in the Chicago Tribune, and interviewed on dozens of podcast and radio shows, including NPR. She serves as a professor at UC Irvine business school, teaching courses on Women & Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion at Work, and Organizational Behavior. She is the founder and CEO of Andrews Research International.
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