The Power Of Emotional Expressions

Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel

How high is your emotional intelligence? Can you accurately perceive your emotions based on context and culture?

The first step to mastering your emotions is to perceive them accurately - this might involve understanding how your emotions promote thinking and cognitive activity. However, as Les explains, the ability to differentiate between real and false emotions is even more important when navigating the testy waters of personal and professional relationships.

In today's episode, Les goes through 7 key factors influencing your ability to express and control your emotions and those of others. He also shares how you can learn to use your emotions to act with assertiveness and defined boundaries.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

00:40 The difference between personal intelligence and emotional intelligence

03:30 Emotional intelligence in everyday life

05:11 Experiences that alter how we perceive emotions

06:35 The truth about our emotions

07:52 Accurate versus inaccurate emotional expressions

09:44 How to regulate your emotions based on context & culture

10:55 How to express emotions accurately when desired

12:45 Situational awareness: Do you have it?

14:41 Swimming in the waters of your own emotions

15:57 Understanding dishonest emotional responses

16:45 Parting thoughts

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