Leading Teams with Emotional Intelligence
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A session in this conference ends more than 10 days after the conference! Some sessions may not appear properly in My Session Planner.Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to lead teams in the modern workplace.
Emotional intelligence is a critical skill for leaders to build trust and create inclusive cultures. No matter how hard we try to ignore emotions at work, every workplace is filled with emotional highs and lows. Understanding how to leverage the dimensions of emotional intelligence to build effective relationships and lead teams through emotional challenges is critical for every leader in the modern workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dimensions of emotional intelligence.
- Leverage emotional intelligence to build trust within teams.
- Discuss how emotional intelligence can help leaders navigate modern workplace challenges.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bethany J. Adams

Bethany Adams has more than 15 years of experience in HR and education. She began her career working in learning & development and human resources in the restaurant and retail industries. She has experience in both small, privately-owned businesses and large, Fortune 500 organizations. Bethany holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Organizational Management, the SHRM-SCP certification, and is a Certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She currently teaches at Villanova University in the Graduate Programs in HR Development. Bethany has spoken at a variety of conferences throughout the country and leads corporate training on topics including emotional intelligence, DEI, and strategic HR. Bethany hosts an HR podcast called HR Tea.
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