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.
Women's History Month 2024: Recap and Resources
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Dear friends - I chose the above image to remind you of not only a great quote by RBG, but also to vote next week! Today marks the start of Women’s History Month – a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Did you know that it started with a weeklong celebration in 1978 organized by a school district in Sonoma, CA? Did you know that Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History week in 1980? It was eventually expanded to the entire month of March. International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on March 8 this year. IWD is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women, and took place for the first time on March 8, 1911. Today, many countries around the world celebrate the holiday with demonstrations and educational events. This year's theme is #InspireInclusion. Here's link to the IWD website for cool ideas on ways to support, recognize, and celebrate ALL women. Women’s History Month EventsTo support both Women’s History Month and IWD, I’ve engaged in several activities. FIRST, on March 8, I’ll be giving a new presentation on “7 Superpowers of Women at Work” for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). They are offering 7 hours of programming and my session is 2-3 pm PT. Anyone can attend. Here’s link to LI post and 1-min video in case it’s of interest. SECOND, on March 14, I’m giving a presentation on "EQ and You: Building Success Through Emotional Intelligence" for a child and family services agency. In millions of people who've taken EQ assessments worldwide, men and women are equally emotionally intelligent. However, we do have gender-specific EQ strengths that serve us well. THIRD, speaking of EQ skills and gender differences, I just finished a proposal for a new book (or two)! The working title is "7 Superpowers of Men and Women: Leverage Your Innate Skills, Build Allyship, and Create Gender Inclusion". I'll be shopping for agents and publishers in March - a perfect way to honor Women's History Month. New EQ ToolsI've recently 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. You can find them on my website as well via this link. 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 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.
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I hope you enjoy Women's History Month and IWD! Until next time, Dr. Shawn |
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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