Week 10: Emotional Intelligence

Gathering Type: Large Group, IN-PERSON

Podcast: Blanchard LeaderChat

Episode: “Building Emotional Intelligence Habits with Dr. Travis Bradberry”

Description: Travis shares strategies from his book on how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the micro behaviors that will take your EQ to new heights. 

Discussion Questions:

1. How have you seen a lack of self-awareness harm leaders in ministry, and what practices could help you grow in this area?

2. What daily or weekly habits could you begin (or strengthen) that would help you better regulate your emotions and respond to challenges in ministry with wisdom?

3. How might applying emotional intelligence help you remain calm, compassionate, and clear-minded in high-pressure situations?

4. How could greater emotional intelligence help you recruit, train, and retain volunteers in a way that builds trust, loyalty, and alignment with your church’s mission?

5. In what ways can pastors model emotional maturity for their congregations? How might your growth in this area shape the culture and health of the church you lead?