To say that COVID-19 has rocked the U.S. economy is an understatement. Every day, we read headlines about how quickly the novel coronavirus is spreading, the rising death toll, and how more and more employees losing their jobs. Of course, this type of news triggers a huge amount of anxiety. As an employer, how can you help your people to cope? One way is by using emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions--both your own, and those of others. Put more simply, it's the ability to make emotions work for you, instead of against you. Emotional intelligence can be especially beneficial during a time of crisis as it can help you to avoid panic and to think rationally. It can also help you to connect with your people on an emotional level. So, how can you employers use emotional intelligence when dealing with employees? Check out today's column for three concrete tips you can put into practice today. #EmotionalIntelligence #leadership #management #coronavirus #covid19 #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more