E66: Using Emotional Intelligence to Become a Better Leader with Dr. Reggie Thomas

Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

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On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Reggie Thomas - a relationship guru, who passionately helps leaders cultivate healthy relationships in both their professional and personal lives.
With a doctorate in organization development, Reggie has leveraged his research on emotional intelligence to enhance leadership skills and workplace culture across the globe and in numerous organizations.
I love talking about all of these topics so I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation.
In this episode:

• [03:15] Strategies to build and maintain healthy relationships in the workplace
• [06:12] Psychological safety in the workplace
• [09:23] The difference between a manager and a leader
• [13:28] How emotional intelligence can transform leadership styles and workplace cultures
• [19:21] Cultivating self-awareness and managing your triggers as a leader
• [26:08] Reggie's new book on burnout
• [30:20] Life and leadership lessons from running

RESOURCES

Burnout Pains: A Guide to Prevent Burnout, Rediscover Your Purpose, and Renew Your Energy by Reggie Thomas

CONNECT WITH REGGIE
LinkedIn: Dr. Reggie Thomas
Instagram: @regman308
Website: peakepotential.com

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact

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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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